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17 February 2026
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KERRY GROUP PLC
Chair Succession and Board Update
Kerry Group plc (the "Company" or the "Group") announces the following Board and Committee update.
Chair Succession
As previously announced, Mr. Tom Moran will retire as Chair and as a Director of the Company at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 30 April 2026 ("2026 AGM"). Mr. Moran joined the Board in September 2015 and took up the role of Chair in April 2022.
The Company is pleased to announce that Ms. Fiona Dawson has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Chair Designate, following a comprehensive selection process led by Mr. Christopher Rogers, the Senior Independent Director. Fiona will succeed Tom as Chair at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM and will be independent on appointment.
Fiona joined the Kerry Group Board as a non-Executive Director in January 2022, following a very successful 33-year executive career at Mars where she held a number of roles, culminating in her final role as Global President Food, Customers and Multisales Markets sitting on the global leadership team. She is an experienced non-executive Board member and is currently a non-Executive Director of Lego Group A/S, Marks and Spencer Group plc and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.
Tom Moran, Chair, commented: "It has been a privilege to serve on the Kerry Group Board for over ten years, including four years as Board Chair. I have worked alongside a dedicated and talented group of Directors over the years and an outstanding leadership team."
Edmond Scanlon, CEO, added: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend our thanks to Tom for his contribution to, and leadership of our Board, during the past ten years. Tom has brought a wealth of knowledge, oversight and commitment to the Group. The Board is delighted that Fiona will take up the role of Chair and we are confident that her global experience and industry expertise will be invaluable in guiding the Board as we continue to implement our growth strategy."
Fiona Dawson, Chair Designate, added: "It is an honour to be appointed Chair Designate. I look forward to working with the Board and the leadership team on the delivery of our strategy and continued value creation for all our stakeholders. I would like to thank Tom for his service and leadership of the Board, and I look forward to working with him over the coming months to facilitate a smooth transition ahead of my formal appointment as Chair on 30 April 2026."
Additional Board Change
Having served his three-year term of appointment, Mr. Patrick Rohan will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM and will not seek re-election.
Tom Moran, Chair, commented: "On behalf of the Board I want to thank Patrick for his significant contribution to the Board over the last three years and we wish him the very best for the future."
Committee Refreshment
On her appointment as Chair on 30 April 2026, Fiona Dawson will be appointed Chair of the Governance and Nomination Committee and will step down as a member of the Audit Committee.
This announcement is made in accordance with Rule 6.1.5 of Euronext Dublin's Listing Rules and Rule 6.4.6 of the London Stock Exchange's Listing Rules.
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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GROUP SECRETARY |
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Ronan Deasy +353 66 7182000 | GroupCoSec@kerry.ie |
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WEBSITE |
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www.kerry.com |
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