C&C Group, owners of Tennents, has appointed Roger White as its new Chief Executive. He takes up his position from 20 January replacing Ralph Findlay who will return to the position of non-executive chair.
White was Chief Executive of AG Barr from 2022 until 2024 spending after 22 years at the company, and previously held several senior management positions at Rank Hovis McDougall Group from 1987 to 2002.
He is currently Non-Executive Director of Warburtons Ltd and Chair of Beatson Cancer Charity, and was also previously Senior Independent Director of Troy Income and Growth Trust, and Non-Executive Director of William Jackson Food Group.
Ralph Findlay, Chair and CEO of C&C Group plc, said, “I am delighted to announce our recruitment of Roger and look forward to welcoming him to C&C and to the Board. An acknowledged high calibre leader, he will bring an exceptional combination of extensive branded drinks sector expertise, understanding of our markets and a proven track record of delivery.
“We look forward to working with Roger. His knowledge and insight will be of great relevance and invaluable to C&C as we continue the recent positive momentum underway within the business and progress our plans to deliver enhanced shareholder value.”
Roger White said, “It is an exciting time to be joining the business. C&C has a unique business model, great brands and a committed team, with the potential to create significant long-term value. I look forward to working with the Board and the wider team to lead C&C through the next phase of its development.”
C&C Group’s portfolio of owned brands includes Tennent’s, Magners, Bulmers, Heverlee, Menabrea and Orchard Pig.
C&C’s previous chief executive Patrick McMahon stepped down in the summer.