8th Nov 2007 11:00
C&C Group Plc08 November 2007 Retirement of Head of Cider Division Brendan McGuinness to retire in May 2008 CCR.I CCR.L Dublin, London, 8 November, 2007: C&C Group plc ('C&C' or the 'Group'), aleading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded beverages in Irelandand the UK, today announced that Brendan McGuinness, after 37 years with theGroup, has decided to retire with effect from the 1st of May, 2008. Brendan McGuinness, 63, is currently Managing Director of the Group's CiderDivision which incorporates C&C's premium cider brands, Bulmers and Magners. Hejoined C&C in 1971 as Marketing Manager and was appointed Managing Director ofthe Cider Division in 1976. C&C will announce its succession plans in due course. Brendan McGuinness has been responsible for transforming the Cider category inIreland through the repositioning of Bulmers as a premium cider brand with asignificant share of the Long Alcohol Drinks market. He has also been thearchitect of the international development of C&C's cider under the Magnersbrand name, particularly in Great Britain. Brendan McGuinness commented "C&C's Cider division has achieved phenomenalsuccess over the last twenty years and I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of agreat team which made this happen. Over the next six months I will lead theimplementation of change necessitated by the current trading and competitiveenvironment to ensure that we enter the next financial year with the appropriateorganisation structure in place to deliver long term growth." Tony O'Brien, Chairman of C&C Group commented "Brendan has been central to thesuccessful development of the Group's cider business in Ireland and, morerecently, in the UK. He has made a significant contribution to the Group bothas Managing Director of the Cider Division and as a Board Member. The Boardwould like to recognise and record its appreciation for his outstandingcontribution to the Group and to the broader industry." About C&C Group plc C&C Group plc is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of brandedbeverages in Ireland and the UK. C&C manufactures the leading Irish cider brand,Bulmers, and the premium international cider brand, Magners, for export to theUnited Kingdom, the United States and Continental Europe. C&C also exportsspirits and liqueurs, including the premium Irish whiskey brand, Tullamore Dew,to over 80 international markets. Investors and analysts Irish Media International Media Mark Kenny/Jonathan Neilan Paddy Hughes Edward Orlebar or Charlotte KirkhamK Capital Source Drury Communications M Communications Tel: +353 1 631 5500 Tel: +353 1 260 5000 Tel: +44 207 153 1523/1531 Email: c&[email protected] Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] [email protected] This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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