Directorate

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Hilton Food Group PLC

16 March 2010

 



Hilton Food Group plc

Directorate

Hilton Food Group plc announces with deep regret that Gordon Summerfield, CBE, non-executive Chairman, passed away yesterday.

Gordon was a hugely popular figure at Hilton and was highly respected in the wider food industry. His experience and wise counsel have been invaluable since he joined the Company in 2003 and he will be sadly missed by his fellow directors and all Hilton employees.

A further announcement will be made in due course regarding the allocation of Board responsibilities.

Enquiries:

Hilton Food Group                               01480 387214            

Robert Watson, CEO

Citigate Dewe Rogerson                    020 7282 2889

Tom Baldock

 

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