IN BRIEF: AB Foods confirms interim finance chief Joana Edwards as CFO

Associated British Foods PLC - London-based food processing and clothing retailing business - Appoints Joana Edwards as chief financial officer, starting on Thursday. Edwards has been interim finance director since March 31, 2025, having previously been financial controller after joining AB Foods in 2020. She has more than 30 years of finance experience and previously was financial controller at L’Oreal SA. Edwards also immediately joins the AB Foods board as an executive director. CEO George Weston says: ‘[Joana] over the past 12 months has demonstrated a clear understanding of ABF’s business and operating model, rigour in the execution of her role and a passion for building high performing teams.’ Chair Michael McLintock adds: ‘The board and I have been very impressed by the capability and strength Joana has brought to the interim position. She has demonstrated both the judgement and the skillset required for the role of CFO.’

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