23 Nov 2020 07:00
Hilton Food Group plc
Director role change
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.
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."
Enquiries
Hilton Food Group | Tel: +44 (0) 1480 387214 |
Robert Watson OBE, Chairman | |
John Worby, Senior Independent Director |
Citigate Dewe Rogerson | Tel: +44 (0) 207 638 9571 |
Angharad Couch | |
Ellen Wilton |
Notes for Editors
Role information
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.
Hilton Foods (HFG)