Premier Foods has announced the appointment of Tania Howarth as an independent non-executive director, commencing 1 March.
She will join the manufacturer’s Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Howarth has extensive executive experience across global FMCG businesses. Until 2017 she was Chief Operating Officer of Nomad Foods, the frozen foods business that owns the Birds Eye, Findus and Iglo brands. Prior to that, she was CIO for Coca-Cola’s European and African businesses and spent nine years at Walkers Snack Foods, latterly as CIO.
Howarth is currently a non-executive Chair of Ozo Innovations Ltd, a hygiene solutions company, an advisor to the private equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management and a member of the Technology Advisory Board at NatWest.
Colin Day, Chairman at Premier Foods, commented: “She brings with her considerable senior executive experience in the branded food industry with particular expertise in technology. Her appointment strengthens the breadth of the Board’s experience as we continue to pursue our branded growth strategy and path to further value creation.”
Last week, Premier Foods said that its annual profits would surpass market expectations after households splurged on its cakes, sauces and other sweet treats over the Christmas period.
