 | E-Malt.com News article: UK: Scottish & Newcastle appoints John Dunsmore as new Chief Executive
Following board meeting, the directors of Scottish & Newcastle plc are pleased to announce that John Dunsmore is to be appointed Chief Executive to succeed Tony Froggatt, according to company’s press release, September 27. The appointment follows an extensive succession review conducted by the full board.
John Dunsmore (48) is at present S&N's Managing Director, Western Europe. He will take up the position of Chief Executive from November 1, 2007. Tony Froggatt has agreed to remain available to the Chairman and the board for a further three months to ensure a smooth transition.
Sir Brian Stewart, S&N Chairman, said, 'The board is very grateful to Tony for his leadership in developing the company during his time as Chief Executive, and we look forward to John Dunsmore continuing to take Scottish & Newcastle forward for the benefit of shareholders and stakeholders alike. The directors wish Tony well for the future.'
Tony Froggatt, Chief Executive, said, 'I am proud to be able to leave Scottish & Newcastle as a world-class branded beer business which is performing so well in so many dynamic markets. It's a great company, with a great management team, and I am sure it will go from strength to strength.'
JOHN DUNSMORE CV
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Main board member of FTSE 100 company, age 43
Head of UK Equities at Deutsche Bank, age 34
Main board member of FTSE 250 company, age 32
No.1 ranked beverages equity research analyst in London, age 27
CAREER SUMMARY
Scottish & Newcastle Plc
May 2007 Managing Director Western Europe
Responsible for S&N Western Europe which includes the UK & Ireland, France, Portugal, Finland, Belgium, Greece and the Venture Markets business. With over 6000 employees the net turnover for the area is £3.0bn with an operating profit of £395m.
October 2002 Became main board director of S&N plc.
May 2002 Chairman & MD Scottish & Newcastle UK
Scottish & Newcastle UK (S&N UK) represents 40% of the profits of S&N plc, an International Brewer and No.1 brewer in the UK (27% market share)
December 1997 MD of Scottish Courage On Trade
Responsible for the sales and distribution activities into the Pubs & Bar sector of the UK.
July 1996 Corporate Development Director, S&N plc
Re-joined S&N, reporting to the CEO.
Deutsche Bank
April 1993 Head of UK Equities at Deutsche Bank (was Natwest Securities).
Responsible for the UK operation - institutional research, sales and market making.
Marston, Thompson & Evershed
February 1990 Brewing & Brands Director, Marston, Thompson & Evershed plc.
Joined regional brewer (1% market share), for industry experience.
Wood Mackenzie
January 1985 Lead Drinks & Leisure Analyst at Wood Mackenzie (later became Deutsche Bank). No1 rated analyst by independent surveys for three years.
Scottish & Newcastle Plc
September 1980 Graduate Trainee /Tenanted Sales Manager / Drinks Analyst
OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS/TRUSTEESHIPS HELD
Chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association
Trustee of Portman Group & Member of Council
Trustee of the Scottish Community Foundation
Trustee of the Drinkaware Trust
EDUCATION
Manchester University, English (BA Hons, 2:1)
Magdalen College School, Oxford
PERSONAL
Married, five children, lives in Edinburgh. Aged 48, d.o.b. 5 February 1959
28 September, 2007
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