United Biscuits has announced the appointment of Frank Meysman as non-executive chairman of the Group. He joined the board as chairman on 21 October 2014, succeeding David Fish, who is retiring.
Meysman is non-executive chairman of FTSE-250 listed Thomas Cook Plc and the Belgian company Betafence NV, currently owned by CVC Capital Partners and De Gilde. He was also named Non-Executive Director of the Year in the Sunday Times awards earlier this year.
He has over 25 years’ experience working with major global consumer goods businesses, joining Procter & Gamble in 1977 before moving to Douwe Egberts (1986 to 1990), and then Sara Lee (now Hillshire Brands Company) until 2003. He spent his last six years on the board at Sara Lee, having managed large divisions and overseeing the company’s activities in 130 countries.
“I am delighted to welcome Frank to the business,” said Martin Glenn, CEO of United Biscuits. “Given we are considering the next stage of our future, someone with Frank’s experience who understands both packaged goods and operating in a public market environment will bring invaluable experience to support the Group.
“I would also like to thank David Fish, who is retiring as chairman for his great contribution to the business for more than a decade, and wish him all the very best for the future.”
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