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16 March 2021
Cranswick plc(the "Company")
Non-Executive Director Appointment
Cranswick plc announces the appointment of Liz Barber as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 May 2021.
Liz is Group Chief Executive of Kelda Group (the holding company of Yorkshire Water), having joined the business in 2010. She was previously with Ernst & Young where she was made a partner in 2001 and was the senior partner for audit for the north of England. Whilst at Ernst & Young, Liz was the Company's audit partner between 2003 and 2007. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
On appointment, Liz will become a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination committees.
Liz was an independent non-executive director at KCOM PLC from 2015 until its acquisition by Macquarie in 2019.
No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Liz Barber's appointment as a non-executive director of the Company.
Martin Davey, Chairman of Cranswick plc, commented:
"I am delighted that Liz will be joining our board. With her background at Yorkshire Water and Ernst & Young, she brings significant additional financial expertise and management experience. This complements the Board, enhances its independence and diversity and provides appropriate non-executive director succession planning".
Enquiries:
Cranswick plc | 01482 275 000 |
Mark Bottomley, Chief Financial Officer | |
Powerscourt | 020 7250 1446 |
Nick Dibden / Lisa Kavanagh | cranswick@powerscourt-group.com |
Note: prior to the appointment, the board of directors of Cranswick plc consists of 4 executive directors and 4 independent non-executive directors.