Glanbia is announcing that Paul Duffy will be appointed to the board as an independent non-executive director effective 1 March 2021. Paul (aged 55) is the former Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America. He brings extensive strategic and brand experience of the consumer packaged goods sector to the Board including brand prioritisation, brand planning, route-to-market, portfolio management and restructuring. During his 25 year career with Pernod Ricard, Paul held a number of senior management positions including Chairman and CEO roles at Pernod Ricard UK, The Absolut Company (Sweden) and Irish Distillers. He served on the Pernod Ricard worldwide management executive committee. He is currently a director of W.A. Baxter & Sons (a United Kingdom Food Group) and is a former director of Corby Spirit and Wine Limited.