(Sharecast News) - Irish convenience food group Greencore said on Monday that chief financial officer Emma Hynes plans to step down after three years in the role.

Hynes will step down as director after the company's half-year results in May and will then remain with Greencore for a transition period to help ensure a smooth succession process.

She joined Greencore as CFO in April 2020, having previously served in a variety of finance leadership roles at the company over 11 years, including as group finance director.

Chief Executive Officer Dalton Philips said: "In her many years at Greencore, Emma has made an enormous contribution to the evolution of the group, particularly in her current role as chief financial officer and her leadership over this time has been invaluable."

Greencore said it has begun the search process for a new CFO and further related announcements will be made in due course.