Oct 2015 Financial News

GraceKennedy Limited - Appointment of Andrea Coy to GK's Executive Committee

Oct 09, 2015

Kingston, Jamaica, October 8 – GraceKennedy Group CEO Don Wehby has announced the appointment of Andrea Coy to the Company’s Executive Committee. This follows on Mrs Coy’s appointment to the position of CEO of GraceKennedy Foods – Jamaica (Domestic), which was one of several Senior Leadership changes within GK Foods, which took effect on October 1, 2015.

Those changes include the return to Jamaica of Michael Ranglin, to take up his new position as Executive Chairman of GraceKennedy Properties Limited with primary responsibility and oversight for the development of GraceKennedy’s US$25 Million multi-storey complex, which will include GraceKennedy’s new Corporate Offices on its recently acquired Kingston Waterfront property.

The changes also include Ryan Mack’s appointment as CEO of International Business for GK Foods, a title which will give him responsibility for all of GK’s Foods businesses outside of Jamaica.

As CEO of GraceKennedy Foods – Jamaica (Domestic), Mrs Coy will have responsibility for Hi-Lo, Grace Foods & Services (GFS), World Brands and the factories operated by GraceKennedy in Jamaica. She will also continue to have responsibility for the Global Category Management Unit (GCMU).

Her appointment to the Executive Committee brings the number of persons on that team to eight, including Group CEO, Don Wehby; First Global Bank CEO, Courtney Campbell; Group Chief Financial Officer, Frank James; Executive Chairman of GraceKennedy Properties Limited, Michael Ranglin; CEO of International Business for GK Foods, Ryan Mack; CEO of GraceKennedy Foods – Jamaica (Domestic), Andrea Coy; Chief Corporate Secretary & Senior Legal Counsel, Karen Chin Quee Akin and Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Cassida Jones. The Committee which is established by the Group CEO has executive leadership responsibility for overseeing the Group’s operations.

“Andrea is a results-oriented individual and her track record within GraceKennedy is one of success. She has made an impact on and turned around several companies within the Group. I know she will do a tremendous job as CEO of GK Foods - Jamaica, and make a significant contribution in her role as a member of GK’s Executive Committee,” Mr Wehby said.

Contact: Simone Clarke-Cooper, Group Chief Corporate Communication Manager
Tel: (876) 932-3174 (office)
       (876) 809-1121 (cell)

Source:
The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited
Friday October 9, 2015