Hilton Food Group plc (HLFGY,HFG.L), a multi-category food packing and processing company, on Tuesday announced that it has commenced a search for a new Non-executive Chair, after which Mark Allen will transition from Executive Chair to Group Chief Executive Officer.
The search process will be led by Senior Independent Director Patricia Dimond.
Mark Allen will remain in his current role as Executive Chair until a successor is appointed.
The move is aimed at strengthening the company's leadership structure as part of its ongoing strategic plans.
Previously, Robert Watson had served as Chair of Hilton Food Group for more than two decades and stepped down at the end of 2024.
Following his departure, Mark Allen assumed the role of Non-executive Chair on January 1, 2025, before transitioning to Executive Chair in November 2025 after the company's CEO stepped down.
Hilton Food Group closed trading 1.97% higher at GBp 491.50 on the London Stock Exchange.
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