Finsbury Food Group plc announced the appointment of Peter Baker as Non-Executive Director Chairman with effect from 1 July 2014. Peter has over 30 years' senior CEO and Directorships experience within the global bakery and consumer packaged goods industry. Most recently, Peter held the position of Managing Director of Maple Leaf Bakery between 2009 to 2013.

Prior to these roles Peter held senior COO and Director positions at RHM Consumer Brands, British Bakeries and was Managing Director of Rank Hovis Mills. Peter was previously Non-Executive Director at Jordans Cereals. Following significant tenures with the group, both Martin Lightbody and David Marshall will step down as Non-Executive Chairman and Non-Executive Director respectively.