Cranswick Regulatory News (CWK)

5 March 2018

Cranswick plc("Cranswick" or "the Company" or "the Group")

Directorate changes

Cranswick plc announces the appointment, with effect from 1 April 2018, of Pam Powell and Tim Smith as independent non-executive directors of the Company.

Pam Powell

Pam has a long and successful international career in strategy, marketing and innovation in fast moving consumer goods, including latterly, food and beverages. Pam spent nine years at SABMiller plc, holding the position of Group Director of Strategy and Innovation, and prior to this, worked at Coty Europe in France, Unilever plc in London, and Lever Brothers in New York.

Pam is currently a non-executive director of Premier Foods plc and A.G. Barr plc. No other information on Pam is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

Tim Smith

Tim has extensive experience of the UK food sector having worked in food manufacturing, government regulation and supermarket retail during his career.

Most recently, Tim worked at Tesco plc between 2012 and 2017 as its Group Quality Director where he was responsible for product development, responsible sourcing, quality and technical matters. Prior to joining Tesco, Tim was the Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency between 2008 and 2012 during which time he led a strategic review of the agency and also developed strong relationships with regulatory organisations and government in the UK and the rest of the world. Before joining the Food Standards Agency, Tim led a number of food manufacturing businesses including Express Dairies plc and Arla Foods plc where Tim became Chief Executive in 2005 with responsibility for delivery of the group's strategic plan including a £180million investment programme. Tim also sits on the board of a number of food industry and charitable bodies.

No other information on Tim is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

Martin Davey, Chairman of Cranswick plc, commented:

"I am delighted that Pam and Tim will be joining our board. They bring significant additional expertise and sector experience which the Group will benefit from as it continues to move forward and develop."

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1. Cranswick's activities are focused within the UK and include the processing and supply of fresh pork, sausage, bacon, cooked meats, premium fresh and cooked poultry, charcuterie and pastry products. Products are primarily supplied into the UK food retail, food service and food manufacturing sectors. Results for the year to 31 March 2017 showed revenue from continuing operations of £1,245m and profit before tax on the same basis of £77.5m.