Caroline Silver is to succeed Richard Harvey as the Non-Executive Chair of personal care giant PZ Cussons.

Effective 1st January, 2017, Silver is currently Non-Executive Director of the company as appointed in April 2014 and is also Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, while working as Managing Director at Moelis & Co, the global investment bank.

Richard Harvey, Chairman of PZ Cussons said, “I am delighted that Caroline has agreed to succeed me. She has exceptional business credentials and has contributed greatly to the Company in her role as a Non-executive Director. This continuity and her strategic vision and leadership skills will serve the Company well.”

Silver adds, “The Board of PZ Cussons wishes to extend its gratitude to Richard for his enormous contribution to the success of the Company. I am excited to be taking on this new role and look forward to working with the management team to deliver the next phase of the Company’s growth.“