M.P. Evans Group PLC announced proposed changes to its board and a senior management appointment. Subject to shareholders' approval, the board changes will take effect at the conclusion of the annual general meeting on 10 June 2016. Philip Fletcher, currently Group managing director, will step down from this role and will be proposed for re-election as a non-executive director at the annual general meeting with a view to this appointment taking effect from the conclusion of the meeting.

Tristan Price, currently Group finance director, will be appointed as Group managing director at the conclusion of the annual general meeting. He joined M P Evans nearly 10 years ago and since then has acquired a significant understanding of all facets of the Group's operations. The board has every confidence in his ability to lead the Group successfully in the future.

The board also proposed that Bruce Tozer joins the board as an independent, non-executive director and a resolution to this effect will be included in the annual general meeting with a view to this appointment taking effect from the conclusion of the meeting. Mr. Tozer has held senior roles with Rabobank International, JP Morgan and Credit Agricole. Tristan Price, currently Group finance director, will be appointed as Group managing director at the conclusion of the annual general meeting.

He joined M P Evans nearly 10 years ago and since then has acquired a significant understanding of all facets of the Group's operations.