C&C elevates SABMiller veteran Solesbury to permanent CFO role

Manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded cider, beer, wine and soft drinks, C&C Group, announced the appointment of Jonathan Solesbury as group chief financial officer and as a member of the board of directors on Wednesday, effective immediately.

The company said Solesbury has been performing the role of group CFO on an interim basis since August.

As it outlined at the time of his appointment as interim group CFO, Solesbury was bringing “significant” industry experience to C&C, including serving for 22 years in senior finance roles at global drinks company SABMiller.

“We are pleased to announce Jonathan’s appointment as group chief financial officer on a permanent basis,” said C&C Group CEO Stephen Glancey.

“During the period in which he has been performing the role on an interim basis, Jonathan has had a positive impact leading our finance function and made a strong contribution to the commercial side of our business.”