Smurfit to chair John Menzies board
Aviation and distribution business appoints new board leader to take over at the end of July.
Dr Dermot Smurfit has been appointed chairman of John Menzies, the distribution and aviation business.
Dermot Jenkinson, interim chairman of John Menzies, said: “I am delighted to be able to appoint a chairman of the calibre of Dr Smurfit. As previously announced I had committed, at short notice, to act as chairman until such time as a suitable candidate had been found.
“The obvious qualities that Dr Smurfit possesses and his availability to assume the chairman responsibilities immediately meant I was happy to recommend his appointment. I am con
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