New Director for Northern Foods

The Board of Northern Foods plc has announced  that Andrew Booker will be standing down by mutual agreement as Group Finance Director of the Company. Andrew has agreed to continue in his post for the next three months until 31 December 2009.

The Board is pleased to announce that Simon Herrick will join the Board, at a date to be agreed, as Group Finance Director. Simon is currently Finance Director of Kesa Electricals plc.

Anthony Hobson, Chairman of Northern Foods, commented: "I would like to thank Andrew for his contribution to Northern Foods and wish him well in his future endeavours. I am delighted to welcome Simon as his successor.Simon is an experienced finance professional and brings a wealth of experience of operating at the top level in a public company.”

Stefan Barden, Chief Executive of Northern Foods, said: "I am greatly looking forward to working with Simon. He brings valued expertise and experience to help deliver our ambitious plans. Northern Foods continues to trade in line with market expectations and is positioning itself for growth.”