Foster's Group Limited (Foster's) today announced that Ian Johnston will join its Board of Directors as an Independent Director from 1 September 2007.
Ian has extensive experience in the international food and beverage industry. Beginning his career in Australia, Ian spent 13 years with Unilever in Australia, Canada and Europe. He joined Cadbury Schweppes in 1981 in sales and marketing before becoming Managing Director of Schweppes Cottees in Australia and then Managing Director of Cadbury Ltd UK. Prior to his retirement in 2000, he was Managing Director Global Confectionery and Board Director of Cadbury Schweppes plc based in London.
"On behalf of shareholders I am very pleased to welcome Ian to the Foster's Board", said Foster's Chairman, Frank Swan. "After a distinguished career in the international food and beverage sector, he brings a valuable global industry perspective to the Foster's Board."
Since leaving Cadbury Schweppes in 2000, Ian has advised a broad group of private companies. He served as President and COO of one of Saudi Arabia's largest conglomerates, owned by the Olayan family, with interests in companies such as Colgate, Coca Cola, Kimberly Clark, Kraft, Nestle and Burger King. He was also briefly a Non-Executive Director of Coles Group Ltd in 2001. Ian intends to relocate with his family to Australia in coming months. Ian has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Melbourne.
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