UK dairy co-operative First Milk has appointed a successor to retired chairman Richard Greenhalgh.

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Bill Mustoe will take over from Greenhalgh at the company’s AGM on 29 October, the company announced today (15 October).


With a broad director level experience in the ambient, frozen, chilled and fresh markets within the UK and internationally, Mustoe has previously held European and UK executive roles with the Campbell’s Soup Company.


He has also chaired a number of businesses including the European arm of Cott Beverages and UK dried fruit company Whitworth.


Peter Humphreys, First Milk’s chief executive said: “Over the last few weeks we have assessed a number of internal and external candidates in our search to find the right person to lead the First Milk board.”

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He added: “Bill has over thirty years experience spanning a number of consumer goods sectors and will be an asset to our business. I would like to congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to working with him to deliver value for our members.”

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