Non-executive Director Appointment

Dairy Crest Group plc

Non-executive Director Appointment

Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 Dairy Crest Group plc makes the following announcement:

Dairy Crest Group plc (the "Company") today announces the appointment of John Gibney to its Board as a Non-executive Director and a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees of the Company with effect from 18 May 2018. Having served nine years as a Non-executive Director, consistent with the UK Corporate Governance Code, Andrew Carr-Locke will not stand for re-election at the Company's annual general meeting in July. John will assume the Chairmanship of the Company's Audit Committee at that point.

In 2016 John, a Chartered Accountant, retired from an executive career spanning in excess of 30 years during which he held a variety of operational and financial roles; latterly as Chief Financial Officer at Britvic plc, a role he held for 17 years. As Chief Financial Officer he was responsible for a broad portfolio including finance, IT, legal, estates, risk management, procurement and corporate responsibility. Prior to joining Britvic, John spent 10 years with Bass plc where he held various finance and management roles.

John is a non-executive director of PureCircle plc a leading producer of stevia ingredients for the global food and beverage industry. He chairs PureCircle's Audit Committee, is Senior Independent Director and is a member of its Disclosure Committee.

Commenting on the Board appointment, Stephen Alexander, Chairman of the Company, said:

"We thank Andrew for nine years' service to the Company during which he has made a significant contribution. We are delighted to welcome John to the Dairy Crest team. John brings a wealth of FMCG, food and beverage, international and finance knowledge as well as experience as a public company audit committee chairman. We look forward to working with him."

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There is no further information to be disclosed in respect of John Gibney under paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules.

Enquiries, please contact:

Dairy Crest Group plc 01372 472236

Kate Goode, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Director