However board chief executive, John Compton, said it wanted to engage with all stakeholders, including staff organisations.

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John Compton, the chief executive of the board, has confirmed that the Cabinet Office had been asked to investigate the possible removal of documents and identify sources.

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It put John Compton, the current head of Americas Foods, in charge of all the company's global groups, making him an heir apparent in the newly created role of president.

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