Greencore appoints Emma Hynes as new CFO

Convenience food producer Greencore has announced the appointment of Emma Hynes as its executive director and CFO, with effect from 19 May 2020. Hynes succeeds Eion Tongue, who departs from the company to join Marks and Spencer as its new CFO. Hynes has held multiple senior positions throughout her career which includes CFO of Press Up Entertainment Group and as well as multiple positions for Greencore over 11 years. Her most recent position at Greencore was group finance director, where she led a large finance function responsible for financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, financing and capital management, treasury, tax, strategic finance projects, and corporate activity. In order to ensure an orderly transition, Hynes will join Greencore as chief financial officer designate on 6 April 2020. Patrick Coveney, CEO of Greencore Group said: "We are delighted that Emma is returning to Greencore having gained invaluable experience with an external company. “Emma was an outstanding finance leader during her tenure with us and has an in-depth knowledge of both the Group and the food and beverage sector. I greatly look forward to working with her."