– UK, Carlisle – Carr’s Group PLC (LON: CARR), and the Agriculture and Engineering Group, today announced the appointments of Shelagh Hancock and Stuart Lorimer to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors effective on 1 September 2022.
“On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome both Shelagh and Stuart to Carr’s. Shelagh’s strong academic background in animal nutrition, deep understanding of and credibility in UK livestock agriculture, and experience in developing a meaningful ESG agenda, will be valuable as we continue to advance the Group’s Agriculture businesses. Stuart brings broad experience following a well-rounded international career, which included significant time spent living and working in the USA; a key growth market for Carr’s. With his current role as Finance Director of a publicly listed company, Stuart’s relevant knowledge on developing financial and commercial issues will be beneficial in the development of future strategy.” said Board Chairman, Peter Page.
About Shelagh Hancock
Shelagh Hancock has over 30 years of experience in the food and agricultural supply sectors and is currently CEO at First Milk, the British farmer-owned dairy co-operative, where she is highly respected for delivering significant growth in member returns since being appointed in 2017. Before this Shelagh held several executive positions across the UK dairy industry including at Milk Link and Medina Dairy, having trained as an animal nutritionist.
Shelagh and Stuart will both join the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
About Stuart Lorimer
Stuart Lorimer is currently Finance Director at AG Barr plc, the FTSE listed soft drinks brand owner, a role which he has held since 2015. Before this Stuart was with Diageo plc for 22 years in various senior roles working across Europe the USA and Asia, ultimately as Finance Director for Diageo’s Global Supply Operation. Stuart brings strong finance expertise together with a wealth of experience in supply chain operations, logistics, and business optimization. He is a qualified accountant having begun his career at KPMG.
About Carr’s Group plc
Carr’s is an international leader in manufacturing value-added products and solutions, with market-leading brands and robust market positions in Agriculture and Engineering, supplying customers in over 50 countries around the world. Carr’s operates a decentralized business model that empowers operating subsidiaries enabling them to be competitive, agile, and effective in their markets whilst setting overall standards and goals.
Its Speciality Agriculture division manufactures and supplies feed blocks, minerals, and boluses containing trace elements and minerals for livestock.
Its Agricultural Supplies division manufactures compound animal feed, distributes farm machinery and fuels, and runs a UK network of rural stores, providing a one-stop-shop for the farming community.
Its Engineering division designs and manufactures bespoke equipment, including robotic and remote handling equipment, and provides technical services primarily to nuclear, oil and gas, and defense industries.
For more information: http://www.carrsgroup.com/
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