23 Nov 2020 07:00
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Hilton Food Group plc
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Director role change
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Pursuant to LR 9.6.11(3)R Hilton Food Group plc (the "Company") announces that Robert Watson will make the planned move from Executive Chairman to Non-Executive Chairman on 1 January 2021. This change follows the completion of the Australian joint venture transition period in which Robert played a key role and is as envisaged in the announcement on 23 May 2018 on his appointment as Chairman.
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Commenting on the change, Executive Chairman Robert Watson OBE, said:
"I am delighted to move into a non-executive capacity at Hilton, as planned, following the successful completion of the Australian joint venture transition."
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Enquiries
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Hilton Food Group | Tel: +44 (0) 1480 387214 |
Robert Watson OBE, Chairman | |
John Worby, Senior Independent Director |
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Citigate Dewe Rogerson | Tel: +44 (0) 207 638 9571 |
Angharad Couch | |
Ellen Wilton |
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Notes for Editors
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Role information
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Robert will receive fees of £265,000 per annum with a time commitment of at least 2 days per week. Benefits and pension contributions will cease. Participation in bonus and incentive schemes will also cease and vesting of existing awards will be adjusted pro rata.
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