– UK, Newcastle upon Tyne – Greggs PLC (LON: GRG), today announced the appointment of current Retail and Property Director, Roisin Currie, to its Board of Directors as CEO-designate effective from 1 February 2022, to succeed Roger Whiteside as Chief Executive effective from the AGM in May 2022.
“Roisin has played a central role in the success of Greggs as it has developed as a multi-channel food-on-the-go business and I am delighted that she will lead the next phase of our growth as Chief Executive. She has deep experience of our culture and our strategic plan, and will lead with energy and character. Roger Whiteside has been an outstanding Chief Executive and I wish him well for the future. Roisin and I look forward to working with Roger to ensure a smooth transition,” commented Board Chairman, Ian Durant.
About Roisin Currie
Roisin Currie currently holds the position of Retail and Property Director, with responsibility for Greggs’ retail operations across the UK and its central support team. Additionally, Roisin leads the development of the Greggs shop estate and its growing delivery business, in partnership with Just Eat. As a member of the company’s Operating Board, she has played a key role in the development of the strategic plans set out last year.
Prior to joining Greggs in 2010, Roisin worked at Asda where she held People Director roles responsible for the organisation’s retail and distribution operations. She is a trustee of the Greggs Foundation and is Chair of the Employers Forum For Reducing Re-offending.
“I am delighted to be appointed as Chief Executive at a time when Greggs has so much potential ahead of it. Having been a senior executive in the business for twelve years I understand our values-driven approach and the contribution that our 25,000 colleagues make each day. We have created a plan for strong growth and further strategic development of Greggs and I look forward to driving this in the coming years.” said Roisin Currie.
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