Directorate Change

Intertek Group PLC

12 July 2023

 

12 July 2023, London

Intertek Group plc ('Intertek' or the 'Group')

Appointment of a new Non-Executive Director

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces the appointment of Apurvi Sheth as a Non-Executive Director of Intertek with effect from 1 September 2023.  

Apurvi has extensive executive experience spanning over three decades across numerous well-known international consumer brands in the food and beverage industry. Most recently she was the Managing Director, Southeast Asia at Diageo plc. Having  spent the majority of her career in Asia and India, Apurvi will bring her deep consumer experience across diverse markets including China, Japan, Australia, SEA and India to the Intertek Board.

Apurvi has also served as Marketing Director, APAC at PepsiCo International, Marketing Director of India at Coca-Cola and held various roles at Nestle SA. She previously served as a Non-Executive Director of Heineken Malaysia BHD.

Apurvi is currently a Non-Executive Director of SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide and serves on their Remuneration and Nomination Committees. She is also a Strategic Advisor to various companies in Southeast Asia and India, across a wide range of sectors including food and beverage, retail and technology.

Andy Martin, Chairman of Intertek, commented: 

"I am delighted to welcome Apurvi to the Intertek Board. She brings a strong executive track record in global blue chip corporations. Her experience and perspectives, particularly in the ASEAN markets provides a strong addition to the current skills on the Intertek Board."

Additional information

Intertek is not required to make any further disclosures in respect of Apurvi Sheth under paragraph LR 9.6.13 R of the UK Listing Rules. 

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Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Denis Moreau, Investor Relations

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James Styles, Dentons Global Advisors

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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek is a purpose-led company to Bring Quality, Safety and Sustainability to Life. We provide 24/7 mission-critical quality assurance solutions to our clients to ensure that they can operate with well-functioning supply chains in each of their operations. Our Customer Promise is: Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely. intertek.com

 

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