RCL Foods has appointed Paul Cruickshank as the company's new chief executive, effective 1 December 2021. Cruickshank, who has worked for the company since 2004, is to replace Miles Dally in December. Dally is retiring from the role, having been at the helm of the business since 2003. Dally has informed the board of his intention to take normal retirement in accordance with company policy and to resign from the board with effect from the close of business on 30 November 2021. Cruickshank joined the company’s predecessor company Rainbow Chicken 17 years ago as group financial manager. He has been chief operating officer of the company’s food division since 2019.