Paul Wilkinson, new chairman of Thorntons
Paul Wilkinson will take over as the chairman of Thorntons’ board of directors on February 1 2013, following the retirement of current chairman John von Spreckelson.
Von Spreckelson said of the firm’s current senior independent director: “Paul has both significant knowledge and understanding of Thorntons, gained not least through his six years as non-executive director and considerable FMCG [fast moving consumer goods] and board experience.”
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Wilkinson is also chair of the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards judging panel. To read the recently published list of 40 shortlisted food and drink manufacturing firms, click here.