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Warning signs for McGann as he becomes Aryzta’s new chairman

Almost one-fifth of shareholders voted against Gary McGann’s appointment as chairman of Aryzta Pic: Rollingnews

McGann has his work cut out for him at Aryzta

Gary McGann is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most experienced business figures. He arguably led Smurfit Kappa through its best phase of growth, through a series of major deals.

Since he retired from the company, his services have been in demand as a non-executive director. He chairs Paddy Power Betfair, one of the 100 biggest companies on the London stock market. And ...