C&C Group appoints John Gibney to its Board as Independent Director

– IRELAND, Dublin –  C&C Group plc (LON: CCR), 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, today announced the appointment of John Gibney to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 26 October 2022.

“John brings extensive industry experience to the Board and we are delighted to welcome him to C&C. With a deep understanding of the beverage and hospitality sector in the UK and internationally, John has extensive listed company board experience in both an executive and non-executive capacity. The Board and I look forward to working with John and drawing on his expertise in the years ahead.” said Board Chairman, Ralph Findlay.

John Gibney will also join the Audit Committee and succeed Emer Finnan as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Mr. Gibney’s appointment follows a thorough evaluation and succession process led by the Nomination Committee, in conjunction with an independent search firm. In addition to his finance background, Mr. Gibney brings significant industry expertise and listed company experience to the Board.

About John Gibney

John Gibney, a Chartered Accountant, served for 17 years as CFO and board member of Britvic plc, the international soft drinks business, where he was responsible for finance, legal, estates, risk management, quality, safety, and environment,t and procurement. Before joining Britvic plc, John was Senior Corporate Finance and Planning Manager for Bass plc and, before that, Finance Director and subsequently Deputy Managing Director of Gala Clubs. John was appointed a Non-Executive Director of 4imprint Group plc in 2021 and serves as Chair of their Audit Committee. He previously served as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at PureCircle PLC and Dairy Crest plc (now Saputo Dairy UK).

John Gibney said: “It is an exciting time to be joining C&C and I am very much looking forward to working with the Board and the wider team. C&C is part of the fabric of the UK and Ireland drinks markets with its iconic brands and market-leading distribution capability. I look forward to sharing my insights and playing a role in driving the business’s future success for all our stakeholders.”

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 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 an FTSE 250 company headquartered in Dublin and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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