Briefly explain the Codes guidance on the appointments to the Board and succession plans. b) Illustrate THREE examples of how Associated British Foods PLC has complied with the Code regarding the establishment and composition of the nomination committee.

. c)Discuss how Associated British Foods PLC has performed regarding appointments and succession plans of the Board in 2019 d).Explain the role of diversity in the Board of directors and give THREE examples of how Associated British Foods PLC has complied with the Code.

e)Under the Code, serving on the Board more than nine years is likely to impair, or could appear to impair, a non-executive directors independence, while the Chair is not subject to the independence test other than on appointment. Critically discuss the difference between the guidance on the length of service of the chairman and that of non-executive directors above.