– IRELAND, Dublin – C&C Group plc (LON: CCR), a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company today announced the appointments of Sarah Newbitt and Chris Browne OBE to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors, respectively immediately and from October 2.
Chris brings vast experience managing complex consumer-facing operations to C&C, while Sarah brings extensive consumer goods sector and supply chain expertise, together with developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
“We are delighted to welcome Chris and Sarah to the Board and look forward to drawing on their diverse and extensive public company expertise across operations, logistics, international consumer goods, supply chain management and sustainability, for the benefit of the Group in the years ahead.” said Executive Chair, Ralph Findlay.
About Sarah Newbitt
Sarah Newbitt spent the majority of her executive career with Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. Over the course of 25 years at Unilever, Sarah held various international roles across operations and general management and gained substantial M&A integration experience. Her most recent role was as VP of Supply Chain at Unilever UK & Ireland, a £2bn turnover business employing over 6,000 people.
Sarah is currently a Non-Executive Director of Ellab A/S, a Danish validation and monitoring solutions provider, and a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of High-Value Manufacturing Catapult, a group of research, development, and innovation centers transforming UK manufacturing.
Sarah Newbitt said: “I am pleased to be joining the Board of C&C and contributing to the company’s future strategy and growth, especially in the areas of operations and sustainability.”
About Chris Browne OBE
Chris Browne has held a number of senior leadership and executive roles within the aviation and travel industries. Chris first served as Managing Director of First Choice Airways, which included overseeing a customer-focused transformation program. She subsequently directed and managed a successful merger with Thomson Airways before being appointed to execute a similar project for the parent company, TUI Group plc. In 2016, Chris joined EasyJet plc and served as COO until 2019.
Chris is currently a Non-Executive Director of UK homebuilders, Vistry Group plc, infrastructure, construction, and property development services business, Kier Group plc, and Constellium, an NYSE-listed aluminum products manufacturer headquartered in Paris. Chris has a Doctorate of Science (Honorary) for Leadership in Management and was awarded an OBE for services to aviation in 2013.
Chris Browne OBE, said: “With its iconic brands and leading distribution platform, I’m excited to join the Board of C&C and look forward to sharing my expertise and contributing to the next phase of development for the Group.”
About C&C Group plc
C&C Group plc is a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets, and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland.
- C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. C&C exports its Magners and Tennent’s brands to over 40 countries worldwide.
- C&C Group has owned brand and contract manufacturing/packing operations in Co. Tipperary, Ireland, and Glasgow, Scotland.
- C&C is the No.1 drinks distributor to the UK and Ireland hospitality sectors. Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s, and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market-leading range, scale, and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. Together this provides a key route-to-market for major international beverage companies.
C&C Group is a FTSE 250 company headquartered in Dublin and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON: CCR)
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