Portmeirion Group has announced the appointment of Louise Cruttenden to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Louise has also been appointed as a member of the Remuneration Committee, the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee.
Louise brings a wealth of brand, marketing and ecommerce experience from senior marketing and innovation roles across FTSE 100 and high growth companies. She has a proven track record of advising consumer brands through transformation and international growth, and further enhances the Group’s knowledge of customer, channels, brand and global markets.
Louise is currently Chief Marketing Officer of British no & low alcohol fermented drinks pioneer The REAL Co, with previous roles including European Innovation Director at the global premium spirits company Diageo Plc, Marketing Director at the nutritional meal replacement brand Huel and Board member and director at Danish luxury confectionery brand Lakrids by Bülow.
After more than seven years as a Non-Executive Director, Angela Luger has decided to step down at the end of the year as the Group moves into its next phase of development. Effective 1st January 2027, Jeremy Wilson will take on the role of Senior Independent Director, and Louise will take on the role of Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Louise Cruttenden, Non-Executive Director at Portmeirion, comments: “I’m delighted to be joining the Board of Portmeirion at such an exciting time for the Group. The Company has a collection of brands rich in heritage, a clear growth strategy and a strong leadership team to drive execution. I am looking forward to playing my part as the Group continues to make progress.”
Peter Tracey, Non-Executive Chairman at Portmeirion adds: “I am pleased to welcome Louise to the Board at this important stage in our transformation journey, and shortly before we rename to Spode Group PLC. Louise’s experience and track record in consumer brands, marketing and ecommerce aligns to our needs and future direction. On behalf of the Board, I’d like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Angela Luger for her valuable contribution, commitment and support to the Group. We wish her all the best for the future.”