Our Board

Meet the members of the AG Barr Board.

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Mark Allen OBE
Chair
Euan Sutherland
Euan Sutherland
Chief Executive
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Stuart Lorimer
Chief Finance and Operating Officer
Susan Barratt
Susan Barratt
Senior Non-Executive Director
Louise Smalley
Louise Smalley
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
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Mark Allen OBE
Chair

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.

Mark was appointed as a Non-Executive Director in July 2021 and was appointed Chair in March 2022.

Non-Executive Chair of Hilton Food Group plc

Nomination Committee (Chair)
Remuneration Committee
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
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, 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.

Stuart joined AG Barr in January 2015 as Finance Director

Non-Executive Director of Carr's Group plc.

 

 

Susan Barratt
Susan Barratt
Senior Non-Executive Director

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 a Non-Executive Director in January 2018 and became Senior Independent Non-Executive Director in May 2020.

Non-Executive Director of Edward Billington and Son Limited

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

 

Louise Smalley
Louise Smalley
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.

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.

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

Audit and Risk Committee (Chair)
Nomination Committee
Remuneration 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 brings over 25 years of experience, having built an exceptional career focused on transforming businesses through data, AI and digital innovation.

He is currently Group Head of AI at Lloyds Banking Group plc, having previously held senior roles across globally-renowned organisations including Amazon, Accenture, SAS, Deloitte, and IBM.

Rohit was appointed Non-Executive Director in July 2025.

Audit and Risk Committee
Nomination Committee
Remuneration Committee.