GRAEME CRAIG is joining the Shepherd Neame board as sales and marketing director.

He takes up his new role with the Faversham brewer in May.

Mr Craig, 34, joins Sheps after more than 12 years with Walkers Snacks, the manufacturer of crisps and other products.

He is currently convenience director responsible for Walkers, Quaker and Tropicana products throughout 16,000 smaller UK stores.

He was previously general sales manager in charge of brand development and sales in Northern Ireland.

Mr Craig is married with two children.