The Board of Croda International Plc announced the appointment of Dr. Helena Ganczakowski as a non-executive director with effect from February 1, 2014. Helena worked for Unilever for 23 years and held senior positions in brand management, consumer marketing and strategy development. Helena is a non-executive director of Greggs plc and runs a consulting business.

On joining the Board, Helena will also be appointed to the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. Stanley Musesengwa will retire from the Board on 24 April following the AGM after seven years as a non-executive director, at which point, Steve Williams will take over as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.