Bakkavor Group plc announced that Robert Berlin has informed the Board of his decision to stand down as non-executive director with immediate effect. He will be replaced as the representative of BP-PE5 L.L.C on the company's Board by Mr. Patrick Cook, who will join the Group as non-executive director with effect from July 12, 2018. Patrick Cook is a Principal at The Baupost Group and has significant investment experience across the food sector.