Hilton Food Group PLC appoints **Mark Clare** as independent non-executive chair, effective July 1. Clare previously led Barratt Developments and British Gas. The move allows **Mark Allen** to transition from executive chair to CEO, aligning with Hilton Food’s strategic shift toward its core meat packaging business, announced in March.
Hilton Food Group appoints **Mark Clare** as independent non-executive chairman starting July 1. The company also promotes **Mark Allen**, its current executive chair, to group chief executive, effective the same date. Both leadership transitions align with the food packaging business’s restructuring plans.
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Hilton Foods is replacing Steve Murrells as CEO amid a 'challenging' trading period. The company has initiated an internal and external search for a successor to lead its operations. Murrells’ departure takes effect immediately.
Hilton Food’s CEO has resigned following sustained operational challenges. The company faces ongoing pressures from inflation and logistics disruptions, impacting its ability to manage costs and supply chains. Leadership changes reflect broader industry strains in food production and distribution.
