Hilton Food Group plc announced the appointment of Steve Murrells CBE as Group Chief Executive Officer. Steve will assume this role from 3 July 2023, and will join the Group Board at the same time. Steve will succeed Philip Heffer, who has decided to stand down from the Board and step back from running the company after almost 30 years with Hilton Foods, including the past five years as Group CEO.

Philip will support Steve as he assumes the CEO position and will ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities. Philip will remain with the business as Co-Founder and Advisor to the Hilton Foods Board.