Bakkavor announces that Peter Gates, an Executive Director of the company, has notified the Board that following 10 years with Bakkavor, he wishes to retire at the end of the year and will therefore step down from his current role with effect from 26 December 2020. Peter's successor will be the current President of Bakkavor USA, Ben Waldron. Ben joined Bakkavor as Group Financial Controller in 2011 and then became Head of Strategic Development, supporting the Group's IPO in 2017 and leading the acquisition of Haydens Bakery, and the disposal of non-core business in the UK and Europe. In January 2019, he took on responsibility for the US business as President of Bakkavor USA and has successfully transformed the US operations. This international experience, combined with his deep understanding of the opportunities for growth markets, and his immersion in finance at Ernst and Young LLP, position Ben well for the role. Ben will return to the UK as Bakkavor Executive Director on the Group Board effective 27 December 2020. In addition, the Board also announces that in recognition of the importance of Mike Edward's role in leading the UK business as Chief Operating Officer, UK, Mike has been appointed as an Executive Director to the Group Board, effective 27 December 2020. Mike joined Bakkavor in 2001, becoming Chief Operating Officer, UK in 2014.