ASX - Andrew Leyden Appointed Chief Information Officer

Melbourne, 14 April 2009

Foster's Group Limited (Foster's) today announced the appointment of Andrew Leyden to the newly created senior leadership role of Chief Information Officer, effective from today.

Andrew joined Foster’s in February 2002, as Finance Director for the Beringer Blass Asia Pacific business, and has since held a number of senior finance and general management positions, including General Manager Asia and Global Finance Director for Foster’s Wine Estates. Since September 2006, Andrew has been Global Director - Business Processes & Information Technology.

Prior to joining Foster’s, Andrew held senior positions in finance and general management with Reckitt Benckiser in Asia, Eastern Europe and the UK and 7 years in retail in the UK with Somerfield and WH Smith.

“Over the last eight years, Andrew has brought a strong business process focus to his varied roles”, Foster’s CEO, Ian Johnston said.  “His understanding of Foster’s business ensures Andrew is the right choice to deliver on our information and technology plans.”

Andrew was educated at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK, holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Business & Accountancy and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). 

 

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