Our Board

Meet the members of the AG Barr Board.

Euan Sutherland
Euan Sutherland
Chief Executive
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Stuart Lorimer
Chief Finance and Operating Officer
Susan Barratt
Susan Barratt
Interim Non-Executive Chair
Louise Smalley
Louise Smalley
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Nick Wharton
Nick Wharton
Non-Executive Director
Zoe Howorth
Zoe Howorth
Non-Executive Director
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Julie Barr
Non-Executive Director
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Rohit Dhawan
Non-Executive Director
Euan Sutherland
Euan Sutherland
Chief Executive

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.

Euan was appointed as the Group's Chief Executive in May 2024

Director of British Soft Drinks Association
Non-Executive Director of B&M European Value Retail S.A. (“B&M”)

Environmental, Social and Governance Committee

 

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Stuart Lorimer
Chief Finance and Operating Officer

Prior to joining AG Barr Stuart spent 22 years with Diageo in a range of roles and countries, culminating 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.

Stuart joined AG Barr in January 2015 as Finance Director

Non-Executive Director of Fevara plc.

 

 

Susan Barratt
Susan Barratt
Interim Non-Executive Chair

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.

Susan was appointed Non-Executive Director in January 2018 and became Senior Independent Non-Executive Director in May 2020, before being appointed Interim Non-Executive Chair in January 2026

Non-Executive Chair of Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd

Audit and Risk Committee
Nomination Committee
Remuneration Committee
Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.

 

Louise Smalley
Louise Smalley
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

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 and PepsiCo Rrestaurants

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.

Louise was appointed Non-Executive Director in May 2023 and became Interim Senior Independent Director in January 2026

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director & Remuneration Committee Chair of Informa Plc (SID)
Advisory Board member of Spencer Stuart & Associates Ltd

Remuneration Committee (Chair)
Audit and Risk Committee
Environmental, Social and Governance Committee
Nomination Committee

 

Nick Wharton
Nick Wharton
Non-Executive Director

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..

Nick was appointed Non-Executive Director in November 2018.

Non Executive Director of Mears Group plc
Non-Executive Director of TheWorks.co.uk plc

Audit and Risk Committee (Chair)
Nomination Committee
Remuneration Committee
Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.

Zoe Howorth
Zoe Howorth
Non-Executive Director

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.

Zoe was appointed Non-Executive Director in July 2021.

Non-Executive Director of International Schools Partnership Limited
Non-Executive Director of Paragon Banking Group plc 
Non-Executive Director of Project Step Topco Limited

Environmental, Social and Governance Committee (Chair)
Audit and Risk Committee
Nomination Committee
Remuneration Committee

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Julie Barr
Non-Executive Director

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.

Julie was appointed as a Non-Executive Director in May 2023 having joined AG Barr in 2004

Non-Executive Director of Gabriel Precision Oncology Limited
Non-Executive Director of Scottish Ballet

Environmental, Social and Governance Committee
Nomination Committee

 

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Rohit Dhawan
Non-Executive Director

Rohit is a seasoned leader in data, AI and digital transformation. He is currently Group Head of Artificial Intelligence at Lloyds Banking Group. Rohit is also an external adviser to the UK government, regulators and industry bodies on AI and digital policy, and has been appointed as FSI AI Champion by the UK Govt HM Treasury.

Previously, Rohit held senior roles at Amazon Web Services as Regional Head of Data & AI Strategy for Asia–Pacific, as well as leadership positions at Accenture, Deloitte, SAS and IBM, where he focused on turning advanced technologies into strategic growth initiatives. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sydney.

Rohit was appointed Non-Executive Director in July 2025.

Audit and Risk Committee
Nomination Committee
Remuneration Committee.
Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.