C&C Group plc announced the appointment of John Gibney as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 26 October 2022. On joining the Board, Mr. Gibney will become a member of the Audit Committee and will succeed Emer Finnan as Chair of the Audit Committee in due course. Mr. Gibney's appointment follows a thorough evaluation and succession process led by the Nomination Committee, in conjunction with an independent search firm.

In addition to his finance background, Mr. Gibney brings significant industry expertise and listed company experience to the Board. John Gibney, a Chartered Accountant, served for 17 years as Chief Financial Officer and board member of Britvic plc, the international soft drinks business, where he was responsible for finance, legal, estates, risk management, quality, safety and environment and procurement. Prior to joining Britvic plc, John was Senior Corporate Finance and Planning Manager for Bass plc and, before that, Finance Director and subsequently Deputy Managing Director of Gala Clubs.

John was appointed a Non-Executive Director of 4imprint Group plc in 2021 and serves as Chair of their Audit Committee. He previously served as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at PureCircle PLC and Dairy Crest plc (now Saputo Dairy UK).