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Hilton Food Group plc
Board Changes
24 November 2023
Hilton Food Group plc (the "Group" or "Hilton Foods") announces that, after more than seven years, Christine Cross will step down from the Board and her position as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee on 4 December 2023.
The Group is pleased to confirm the appointment of Sarah Perry as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 4 December 2023. Sarah will also join the Audit, Remuneration and Nominations Committees.
Sarah has considerable supply chain and logistics experience, including in her current role as Vice President for integrated supply chains at Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company Ltd. She has also previously worked in operations and logistics executive roles at Coca-Cola European Partners plc and Oxford University Press, as well as a customer services role at DHL UK.
Sarah is a director of Carlsberg UK Holdings Ltd. and is also a director of various companies involved with its SDE Innserve joint venture business with Heineken that installs and maintains equipment in pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants.
No further information is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13.
Rebecca Shelley, current Non-Executive Director, will replace Christine as Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Robert Watson OBE, Chairman, commented:
"I am delighted to welcome Sarah to Hilton Foods. The depth of experience she has in supply chains and logistics will complement and further strengthen our Board. I would also like to thank Christine for her significant contribution to the Group's successful journey. Since Christine joined the Board in 2016, Hilton Foods has continued to grow and develop into a truly international business and a trusted partner for our customers."
Enquiries
Hilton Foods Tel: +44 (0) 1480 387214
Robert Watson OBE, Chairman
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