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.
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
Roger began his career with food group Rank Hovis McDougall where he held numerous senior positions.
A past President of the British Soft Drinks Association Roger currently sits on both the Board of Management and the Executive Council.
Roger holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Edinburgh and was Scottish plc Chief Executive of the year in 2010.
Roger has a wealth of consumer goods experience and proven corporate leadership skills.
Term of office
Roger has been Chief Executive since 2004 having joined AG Barr as Managing Director in 2002.
External appointments
- Non-Executive Director of Troy Income & Growth Trust
- Non-Executive Director of William Jackson Food Group Limited
- Director of Elegantly Spirited Limited
Committee membership
Environmental, Social & Governance Committee.
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
Jonathan’s early career was spent with Proctor and Gamble where he enjoyed a successful career in various commercial roles.
An economics graduate, Jonathan has specialist FMCG skills and experience in customer business development, consumer brand building and commercial proposition optimisation.
Term of office
Jonathan has been Commercial Director since 2003.
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 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 has extensive experience of branded consumer proposition 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
- 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
COmmittee membership
Audit and Risk Committee (Chair), Nomination Committee.
OVERVIEW
David began his career with KPMG before joining Bovis Homes Group plc in 1998 where he became Chief Executive in 2008.
A qualified Chartered Accountant, David has significant operational experience, governance knowledge and strong financial oversight gained over 30 years as a financial professional and 15 years leading a listed FTSE250 company
Term of office
David was appointed a Non-Executive Director in April 2015
External appointments
- CEO of WElink Homes UK
- Chair of Aspire LPP Limited
Committee membership
Audit and Risk Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee (Chair).
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 Water Babies International
- 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 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