Mr Barr, great-grandson of Barr founder Robert Barr, will not stand for re-election at the Irn-Bru maker’s forthcoming annual general meeting in May, it was announced this morning.
AG Barr chairman Mark Allen said: “We are hugely indebted to Robin for all his years of service, not to mention the balanced and insightful guidance he has provided to the board as the business has developed across the last 60 years or so. I am delighted that Julie will join the board in due course and I am certain her experience and skills will complement and further strengthen our board capabilities.
Barr hailed the strength of its performance over a period that saw the company complete the acquisition of Boost Drinks and the remaining equity in MOMA Foods.