Overview
Following his early career in the police force Mark completed a law degree and subsequently held a variety of corporate roles. He worked initially with Shell and 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 has a deep understanding of consumer goods as well as significant public company experience.
External appointments
- Non-Executive Chair of Hilton Food Group plc
Term of office
Mark was appointed as a Non-Executive Director in July 2021 and was appointed Chair in March 2022.
Committee membership
Nomination Committee (Chair).
OVERVIEW
Euan was most recently Group CEO of Saga plc, having previously been CEO of Superdry plc, The Co-op Group and Group COO of Kingfisher plc.
He has a background in global FMCG brands, including Mars and Coca-Cola, plus eight years on the board of Britvic plc as a non-executive director.
A graduate of Aston Business School, Euan also holds an Honorary Doctorate in Business Management.
Euan has a wealth of consumer goods experience, having led major consumer-facing businesses both in the UK and internationally.
TERM OF OFFICE
Euan was appointed as the Group's Chief Executive in May 2024
Overview
Prior to joining AG Barr Stuart spent 22 years with Diageo in a range of roles and countries, most latterly as the Finance Director for Diageo's Global Supply Operation.
A qualified Chartered Accountant, Stuart has significant FMCG experience in both the alcoholic and soft drinks sectors as well as a strong background in governance and performance management.
Term of office
Stuart joined AG Barr in January 2015 as Finance Director
External appointments
- Non-Executive Director of Carr's Group plc.
OVERVIEW
Susan spent the early part of her career in senior finance roles at Geest plc, Whitbread plc and Laurel Pub Company.
Subsequently Susan was CEO at Eldridge Pope plc, Natures Way Foods Limited and the IGD and was also Non-Executive Chair of Higgidy Limited.
Susan is a Chartered Accountant with considerable operational and commercial experience within the FMCG industry.
Term of office
Susan was appointed a Non-Executive Director in January 2018 and became Senior Independent Non-Executive Director in May 2020.
External appointments
- Non-Executive Director of Edward Billington and Son Limited
Committee membership
Audit and Risk Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.
OVERVIEW
Louise was Group Human Resources Director of Whitbread plc for 14 years and was an Executive Director of Whitbread plc for 9 years during a period of significant growth for the Costa Coffee and Premier Inn businesses. She previously held HR roles at Pizza Hut, BP and Esso Petroleum.
Louise is an experienced non-executive director serving on the board of DS Smith for 10 years.
Louise has extensive knowledge of branded consumer propositions and a deep understanding of talent management and remuneration within large UK and international companies.
Term of office
Louise was appointed Non-Executive Director in May 2023.
EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS
- Non-Executive Director at DS Smith plc
- Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of Informa plc
Committee membership
Audit and Risk Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee
OVERVIEW
Nick has held a number of senior executive roles across retail and FMCG businesses during his career. He was formerly Chief Financial Officer of Pepco NV, Superdry plc and Halfords Group plc and was also Chief Executive Officer at Dunelm plc.
A qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive finance and retail experience, both in the UK and internationally Nick also has substantial plc and governance knowledge gained from a variety of executive and non-executive roles including in business such as Mothercare plc..
Term of office
Nick was appointed Non-Executive Director in November 2018.
External appointments
- Non-Executive Director of Oriflame Investment Holding plc
- Non-Executive Director of Mears Group p.l.c.
COmmittee membership
Audit and Risk Committee (Chair), Nomination Committee.
OVERVIEW
Zoe has had a successful career spanning a range of roles at Procter and Gamble, United Biscuits and The Coca-Cola Company where she spent 16 years, culminating in her role as UK Marketing Director.
Zoe has also held a number of non-executive director roles with private companies.
An economics graduate, Zoe has extensive FMCG experience, specifically across the food and beverage sector, as well as consumer brand marketing capability and direct to consumer digital understanding.
Term of office
Zoe was appointed Non-Executive Director in July 2021.
External appointments
- Non-Executive Director of International Schools Partnership Limited
- Non-Executive Director Paragon Banking Group plc
Committee membership
Remuneration Committee, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee (Chair).
OVERVIEW
Julie's early career was spent in corporate law.
Heading up AG Barr’s sustainability, risk and legal teams, Julie sits on the Executive Committee and is a Trustee of the Company’s pension scheme.
A qualified lawyer with an international M.B.A., Julie has extensive legal, governance and business knowledge.
Term of office
Julie was appointed as a Non-Executive Director in May 2023 having joined AG Barr in 2004
External appointments
- Non-Executive Director of Scottish Ballet
- Non-Executive Director of Gabriel Precision Oncology Limited
Committee membership
Environmental, Social and Governance Committee