Cadbury chief financial officer Ken Hanna has signalled his intention to leave the UK confectioner in April next year.

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After five years with Cadbury, Hanna said that he wanted to pursue a number of non-executive appointments, including becoming chairman of car retailer Inchcape.


“I have every confidence that, as a focused confectionery company, Cadbury will deliver on its full potential,” Hanna said.


An external search for Hanna’s replacement has begun.


Shares in Cadbury dropped 2.03% following the announcement to GBP5.54 (US$9.86) at 13:00 BST.

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