15th Apr 2008 13:47
Britvic plc15 April 2008 Britvic plc 15 April 2008 DIRECTORATE CHANGES Britvic plc today announces the appointment of Ben Gordon as an independentNon-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect. Ben is currentlyChief Executive of Mothercare plc and was formerly Senior Vice President andManaging Director, Disney Store, Europe and Asia Pacific. He has also heldsenior management positions with WH Smith group in Europe and the USA andL'Oreal S.A., Paris and has an MBA from INSEAD. It also announces that Chris Bulmer has decided to step down from her role as anindependent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Bob Ivell, SeniorIndependent Director, will take over from her as Chairman of the RemunerationCommittee. Commenting on the appointment Gerald Corbett, Chairman, said: "We are delighted to welcome Ben Gordon to the Board. He brings furtherheavyweight business experience to Britvic and significant Retail know-how. On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Chris Bulmer for hersignificant contribution to Britvic since flotation, particularly her efforts inchairing the Company's Remuneration Committee, and wish her every success forthe future." No further details remain to be disclosed for the above appointment as requiredunder LR 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules. John Price Company Secretary For further information please contact: Emma Peacock / Susan Turner +44 (0) 1245 261 871 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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