Morrisons makes senior appointment

Havelock has also joined the retailer’s Audit, Corporate Compliance & Responsibility, Nomination and Remuneration committees.

Commenting on Havelock’s appointment, Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson said: “Kevin is an excellent addition to the Morrisons board. ​

“At Unilever, he has been responsible for growing some of the world's most successful food and drink brands and he also knows the UK grocery market extremely well.”​

Havelock brings more than 20 years’ experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector to the position, having held a number of senior management roles at Unilever since 1997.

More than 20 years’ experience​

He has also been part of the Grocery Manufacturers Association’s executive committee and served as vice-president of the International Advertising Association’s UK chapter.

Havelock added: “I am really looking forward to making a contribution at Morrisons, a company that I've known and respected for many years.”​

Last month, Morrisons reported rising sales during the third quarter,​ as its boss David Potts pledged to make the business “broader and stronger”.​

Meanwhile, earlier this month, meat processor Moy Park appointed Kirsty Wilkins​ as its new human resources and organisation development director, effective immediately.