30 Jun 2010 07:00
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Premier Foods plc ("Premier Foods" or the "Company")
30 June 2010
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Appointment of Chairman
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Premier Foods plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronnie Bell, the former President of Kraft Foods Europe, as non-executive Chairman of the Company with effect from 1 October 2010.
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Ronnie spent a 30 year career with Kraft, the world's second largest food company. During this time he held a number of senior management appointments culminating in his appointment as President of Kraft Foods Europe, a position he held for five years. In this role he was responsible for all the Group's coffee, chocolate and grocery brands in the region. Full details of Ronnie's other non-executive directorships are given below.
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In addition, Charles Miller Smith has been appointed non-executive Deputy Chairman also with effect from 1 October 2010.
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As announced in February, David Kappler will step down as Chairman and as a non-executive director following Ronnie's appointment.
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Robert Schofield, Chief Executive Officer of Premier Foods, said:
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"I am delighted to welcome Ronnie as Chairman of Premier Foods. Ronnie has had a long and successful career in the food industry and brings with him a wealth of experience. I look forward to working with him as we focus on delivering organic growth and reducing debt."
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"On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank David for his significant contribution to the Group since flotation."
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The following information is required to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 R.
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Ronnie Bell, aged 60, is currently non-executive Chairman of Milk Link, a leading UK integrated dairy business, a non-executive director of Ansell Ltd, an international healthcare group which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and The Edrington Group, a major private group in the Scotch whisky industry. Ronnie has been a non-executive director of Northern Foods plc since 2005 but has stepped down from this role in order to take up his appointment as Chairman of Premier Foods. He was also a non-executive director of Gallaher Group plc between 2004 and 2007.
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Further Information:
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Robert Schofield |
Chief Executive |
01727 815 850 |
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Gwyn Tyley |
Director of Investor Relations |
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Neil Bennett |
Maitland |
020 7379 5151 |
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Brian Hudspith |
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