Decatur, Illinois - Tate & Lyle PLC has appointed Sarah Kuijlaars as its new Chief Financial Officer, with her role officially commencing on September 16, 2024.
Sarah, who will also join the Board of Tate & Lyle, brings extensive international finance experience to the company, having previously served as Chief Financial Officer at De Beers Group and Arcadis NV.
She has also held key financial leadership roles at Rolls-Royce Holdings plc and Shell plc during her 25-year career. Currently, Sarah is a Non-Executive Director at Inchcape plc.
Sarah Kuijlaars succeeds Dawn Allen, who is stepping down from her role as Chief Financial Officer at Tate & Lyle to take up a similar position at Haleon plc. Dawn will remain with the company until late October 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.
Nick Hampton, Chief Executive Officer of Tate & Lyle, expressed his enthusiasm for Sarah’s appointment, noting that her strong track record in global financial leadership will be instrumental as the company continues to grow its food and beverage solutions business.
David Hearn, Chair of Tate & Lyle, also praised Sarah’s extensive financial, commercial, and international experience, highlighting the value she will bring to the company’s ongoing expansion and development.
Sarah Kuijlaars shared her excitement about joining Tate & Lyle at this pivotal time, expressing her eagerness to work with Nick Hampton and the senior leadership team to support the company’s global customers and drive its growth ambitions.
This appointment marks an important step for Tate & Lyle as it focuses on strengthening its leadership team to continue its success in the competitive food and beverage industry.
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