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15 September 2022
Macfarlane Group PLC
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
The Board of Macfarlane Group PLC announces the appointment of Laura Whyte as a non-executive director with effect from 1 October 2022.
She has also been appointed as Chair of Macfarlane Group's Remuneration Committee, succeeding Aleen Gulvanessian, who will become Chair of Macfarlane Group on 1 October.
Laura had a long-standing career at John Lewis where she served on the Management Board for over ten years, latterly as HR Director. She led several business initiatives in support of retailing, with a particular focus on the customer experience.
Since 2014 she has worked as a non-executive director with several organisations. Her roles include Capital and Regional plc where she chairs the Remuneration and ESG Committees and is a member of the Audit and Nominations Committees, The British Horseracing Authority and the Old Naval College Greenwich.
Aleen Gulvanessian, Chair Elect of Macfarlane Group, said: "I am delighted to welcome Laura to the Board of Macfarlane Group. I am confident that her strong people and customer focus from John Lewis as well as wider non-executive experience, will be of significant benefit to the business. Laura's appointment continues to increase the diversity on our board"
There are no other disclosures required under LR9.6.13 of the Listing Rules in relation to this appointment.
Further enquiries:
Macfarlane Group | Tel: 0141 333 9666 |
Peter Atkinson - Chief Executive | |
Ivor Gray - Group Finance Director | |
Spreng Thomson | Mob: 07803 970103 |
Callum Spreng |
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Notes to Editors:
· Macfarlane Group PLC has been listed on the Premium segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE: MACF) since 1973 with over 70 years' experience in the UK packaging industry.
· Through its two divisions Macfarlane Group services a broad range of business customers, supplying them high quality protective packaging which help customers reduce supply chain costs, improve their operational efficiencies and enhance their brand presentation. The divisions are:
o Packaging Distribution - Macfarlane Packaging Distribution is the leading UK distributor of a comprehensive range of protective packaging products; and
o Manufacturing Operations - Macfarlane Design and Manufacture who design and produce protective packaging for high value and fragile products.
· Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Macfarlane Group employs over 1,000 people at 37 sites, principally in the UK, as well as in Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands.
· Macfarlane Group supplies more than 20,000 customers principally in the UK and Europe.
· In partnership with 1,700 suppliers, Macfarlane Group distributes and manufactures 600,000+ lines across a wide range of sectors, including: retail e-commerce; consumer goods; food; logistics; mail order; electronics; defence, automotive and aerospace.