7th Apr 2026 07:00
7 April 2026
TREATT PLC
("Treatt" or the "Group")
Directorate and Board Committee Changes
Treatt, the manufacturer and supplier of a diverse and sustainable portfolio of natural extracts and ingredients for the beverage, flavour and fragrance industries, today announces the appointment of Sangita Shah and Shaun Smith as independent Non-executive Directors, with immediate effect. Sangita will also be Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, and Shaun will also be Chair of the Audit Committee.
Non-executive Director Appointments
Sangita Shah is currently the Non‑Executive Chair of the Quoted Companies Alliance, Interim Chair of Big Technologies plc, Senior Independent Director of Forward Industries Inc., listed on Nasdaq, Non-Executive Director of Rockwood Strategic plc, Director of Odyssean Enterprises LTD and SHSS Partnership LLP. She is also a trustee of the Willow Foundation. Previously, Sangita has served as a Non‑Executive Director on several UK‑listed company boards, including Kinovo plc / Sureserve Compliance Electrical Holdings (Chair), RA International plc (Chair), Global Reach Technology EMEA Limited, Inspired Energy plc (Senior Independent Director and Interim Chair) and Ten Entertainment plc (Chair of the Remuneration Committee).
Shaun Smith is currently a Non-Executive Director of Inspecs Group Plc. Previously, Shaun was Chief Financial Officer of Norcros plc and has served as a Non-Executive Director on several UK-listed company boards, including: Non-Executive Director at Diales Group plc (Chair), Cake Box Holdings plc (Audit Committee Chair) and Epwin Group plc (Audit Committee Chair).
Commenting on the appointment Vijay Thakrar, Chair of Treatt, said:
"Following an extensive recruitment process I am delighted to welcome Sangita and Shaun to Treatt. Sangita and Shaun both bring significant public company experience and knowledge to the Board, which will continue its focus on the delivery of Treatt's strategy."
Senior Independent Director and Board Committee Changes
With immediate effect, the following changes will be made to Board roles and Committee composition:
Sangita Shah will be appointed as Senior Independent Director, Chair of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee. Shaun Smith will be appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee. Christine Sisler will step down as a member of the Nomination Committee.
Accordingly, the membership of the committees will be as set out below:
Nomination Committee: Vijay Thakrar (Chair), Sangita Shah and Helga Moelschl
Remuneration Committee: Sangita Shah (Chair), Vijay Thakrar and Christine Sisler
Audit Committee: Shaun Smith (Chair), Sangita Shah and Christine Sisler
Treatt confirms that there is no other information to be disclosed under the requirements of UK Listing Rule 6.4.8 in relation to these appointments.
ENQUIRIES
Treatt PLC +44 (0) 1284 702500
Vijay Thakrar Chair
Joint Brokers
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Eleni Menikou
About the Group
Treatt is a global, independent manufacturer and supplier of a diverse and sustainable portfolio of natural extracts and ingredients for the flavour, fragrance and multinational consumer product industries, particularly in the beverage sector. Renowned for its technical expertise and knowledge of ingredients, their origins and market conditions, Treatt is recognised as a leader in its field.
The Group employs in the region of 350 staff in Europe, North America and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in the UK and US. Its international footprint enables the Group to deliver powerful and integrated solutions for the food, beverage and fragrance industries across the globe.
For further information about the Group, visit www.treatt.com.
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