2nd Nov 2021 07:00
2 November 2021
DEVRO PLC
Directorate Changes
Devro plc ("Devro" or the "Company"), one of the world's leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry is pleased to announce the appointment of Rikke Mikkelsen as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 December 2021. Rikke will also become a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees from that date.
Rikke, a chemical engineer, currently leads the Global Centre of Excellence for Chocolate and Confectionary and the European Customer Innovation team at Scandinavian-headquartered AAK A/S, which specialises in the development of value-adding ingredients for global consumer food and nutrition products. Rikke's role at AAK is the most recent position in a broad-ranging career spanning over 30 years in research and development with global companies focused on delivering innovative solutions in the food sector. Rikke is a Danish national.
Rikke will succeed Chantal Cayuela who has decided, on personal grounds, to retire as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 30 November 2021.
Steve Good, Devro's Chairman, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Rikke to Devro's Board of Directors. She brings extensive experience of successful product innovation in international food manufacturing businesses and will add valuable skills and insights to support the further development and execution of the Company's growth strategy. On behalf of the Board, I also want to thank Chantal for her important contribution during her short time with us and wish her well for the future."
Nothing in connection with Rikke's appointment falls to be disclosed under LR 9.6.13.
ENDS
Contacts:
Devro plc
Steve Good | Chairman | Tel: 020 3865 7637 |
FTI Consulting
Richard Mountain |
| Tel: 020 3727 1340 |
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