UK milk processor Robert Wiseman Dairies today (17 May) announced changes to its board of directors following the planned departure of chairman Alan Wiseman in July.

Chief executive Robert Wiseman will become the group’s executive chairman and finance director Billy Keane has been appointed managing director.

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Gerry Sweeney, the milk group’s deputy finance director, will be promoted to replace Keane.

Earlier this morning, shares in Robert Wiseman Dairies fell despite the company posting a jump in full-year earnings.

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