Annual report and accounts 2023 - Flipbook - Page 72
A.G. BARR p.l.c. Annual Report and Accounts 2023
Board of Directors
Mark Allen OBE
Roger A. White
Stuart Lorimer
Jonathan D. Kemp
W. Robin G. Barr
L.L.B. (Hons)
M.A. (Hons)
BAcc. (Hons), C.A., M.C.T.
B.A. (Hons)
C.A.
Chair
Chief Executive
Finance Director
Commercial Director
Non-Executive Director
Roger is a member of the Board of
Management and Executive Council
and is a past President of the British Soft
Drinks Association. Previously held
numerous senior positions in food
group Rank Hovis McDougall. Scottish
plc Chief Executive of the year in 2010.
Honorary Doctorate from the University
of Edinburgh in 2014.
Stuart was with Diageo for 22 years
in a range of roles and countries,
ultimately as the FD for Diageo’s
Global Supply Operation.
Jonathan has had a successful career
in various commercial roles within
Procter and Gamble.
Robin is a past President of the British
Soft Drinks Association. Robin brings
financial skills and an extensive
understanding of UK markets to
the Board.
Biography
Mark’s early career in the police force
sparked an interest in law. After
completing a law degree Mark held a
variety of corporate roles, initially with
Shell and latterly with Dairy Crest where
he was CEO from 2007 to 2019. Mark
has held non-executive roles at
Howdens, Dairy UK, Warburtons and
Norcros plc, where he was Chair from
July 2020 until April 2021.
Mark brings a deep understanding of
consumer goods as well as significant
public company experience.
Stuart brings significant experience
in FMCG in both alcoholic and soft
drinks sectors and a strong background
in governance and performance
management as a qualified CA and FD.
Jonathan brings FMCG specialism
in customer business development,
consumer brand building and
commercial proposition optimisation.
Roger brings a wealth of consumer
goods experience and corporate
leadership.
As Executive Chair from 1978 to 2009
Robin brings a historical background
to discussions to the Board. He is a
qualified accountant and a Trustee of
the Company’s pension scheme.
Term of Office
Joined the Company in July 2021 as a
Non-Executive Director. Appointed
Chair in March 2022.
Joined the Company in 2002
as Managing Director. Appointed
Chief Executive in 2004.
Joined the Company as Finance
Director in January 2015.
Joined the Company in 2003
as Commercial Director.
Joined the Company in 1960.
Appointed Director in 1964 and Chair
in 1978. Retired as Chair and appointed
Non-Executive Director in 2009.
Non-Executive Director of Troy Income
& Growth Trust, Non-Executive Director
of William Jackson Food Group Limited,
Director of Elegantly Spirited Limited.
Non Executive Director of Carr’s
Group plc.
None.
None.
External Appointments
Non-Executive Chair of Halo Foods Ltd.
Committee Membership
Nomination Committee (Chair).
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Environmental, Social and Governance
Committee.
Nomination Committee.
