Jill Caseberry has been appointed to the board of St Austell Brewery as a non-executive director, in the same week that Jonathan Neame retires from the same position after 16 years.

St Austell Brewery chairman, Will Michelmore, said: “I am delighted to welcome Jill to St Austell Brewery’s board. Her wide-ranging experience in sales, marketing, strategic analysis, corporate governance and digital technology, as well as leadership and remuneration best practice, will stand us in good stead.

“I would like to thank Jonathan for his wise counsel, industry expertise and friendship, which have made a significant contribution to the board over the years.

“Jonathan has also been instrumental in helping to oversee the development of our comprehensive corporate governance structure.”