Tate & Lyle PLC announces that Dr Isabelle Esser will join the Board as a non-executive director and as a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committees on 1 June 2022.
Isabelle has over thirty years’ experience in global consumer food and ingredient companies. In more than twenty-five years with Unilever PLC, she held a range of innovation and transformation roles, finally as EVP, R&D Foods Transformation, Global Foods and Refreshment. After leaving Unilever in 2019, Isabelle became the Chief Human Resources Officer at Barry Callebaut AG, the Swiss-based global chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer. In April 2022, Isabelle will take up the role of Chief Research, Innovation and Food Quality Safety Officer at Paris-based Danone SA, a global consumer food and beverage manufacturer.
Dr Gerry Murphy, Chair of Tate & Lyle, said: “I am delighted that Isabelle has agreed to join the Board. Her scientific expertise and extensive technology leadership experience in our markets will be of significant benefit to the Board.”
There are no further disclosures to be made in connection with Dr Esser’s appointment pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13 of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rules.
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