Last checked at 10 Feb 2023 14:19
Directorate Changes and Board Committee Update
C&C Group plc (‘C&C’ or the 'Group’), a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland, announces that Helen Pitcher has informed the Board that she will not seek re-election and will step down from her position as an Independent Non-Executive Director at the conclusion of the 2023 AGM. This follows her recent appointment as Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
In addition, Jim Thompson informed the Board that he will not seek re-election and will step down from his position as an Independent Non-Executive Director at the conclusion of the 2023 AGM, as he is finding it increasingly difficult to dedicate the necessary time required as a Non-Executive Director and the requisite travel from the USA. Vineet Bhalla will succeed Jim Thompson as Chair of the ESG Committee on that date and has joined the ESG Committee, effective today.
The process to recruit two additional Independent Non-Executive Directors will commence shortly. C&C will also appoint a new Chair of the Remuneration Committee to succeed Helen Pitcher in due course.
Ralph Findlay, Chairman, commented: “On behalf of C&C, I want to acknowledge Helen and Jim for their significant contributions and service to the Group during their respective tenures on the Board, As Independent Directors both Helen and Jim brought valuable expertise and unique insights to C&C. Our recruitment process will commence shortly, and we will appoint two new Independent Directors to the Board in due course.”
This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11 and there is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.
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Contacts
C&C Group plc
Patrick McMahon, Chief Financial Officer
Ewan Robertson, Finance and Investor Relations Director
Email: ewan.robertson@candcgroup.com
UK & International Media
Richard Hayhoe
Email: richard.hayhoe@candcgroup.com
Investors, Analysts & Irish Media
FTI Consulting
Jonathan Neilan / Paddy Berkery / Aline Oliveira
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Email: CandCGroup@fticonsulting.com
About C&C Group plc
C&C Group plc is a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland.
• C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. C&C exports its Magners and Tennent’s brands to over 40 countries worldwide.
• C&C Group has owned brand and contract manufacturing/packing operations in Co.Tipperary, Ireland and Glasgow, Scotland.
• C&C is the No.1 drinks distributor to the UK and Ireland hospitality sectors. Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. Together this provides a key route-to-market for major international beverage companies.
C&C Group is a FTSE 250 company headquartered in Dublin and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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