Mcbride Regulatory News (MCB)

14 November 2019

McBride plc

Directorate change

McBride plc ("McBride" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Elizabeth McMeikan as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Elizabeth has extensive experience within the consumer goods and retail sectors, including senior management roles in operations and marketing at Colgate Palmolive and Tesco. 

Elizabeth is currently Senior Independent Director at Unite Group plc, a Non-Executive Director of Dalata Hotel Group plc and a Non-Executive Director of private company Fresca Group, where she chairs the Audit Committee. Her past appointments include Senior Independent Director at J.D. Wetherspoon plc and Remuneration Committee chair at Flybe plc.

Elizabeth will become a member of the Nomination, Remuneration and Audit Committees.

Jeff Nodland, Chairman of McBride, said: "Liz brings valuable experience from customer-focused businesses including Colgate Palmolive and Tesco. This, combined with her strong non-executive experience, makes her an excellent addition to the Board. We are delighted to welcome Liz to McBride."

McBride has been notified that there are no further details to be disclosed in respect of Elizabeth McMeikan pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.