UK Ministers have appointed two new board members of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
According to AHDB, Graeme Jack and Glen Nimmo have been appointed as board members, with their terms running from 1st April and 10th April respectively, each for a period of three years. Nimmo will have the extended responsibility as Pork Sector Council chair for three years.
AHDB said that Jack brings more than 30 years of experience in the agri-food sector, including as communications director for Müller UK & Ireland, while Nimmo worked on a family-run multi-site integrated pork processing business, covering slaughter, primal processing and retail packing.
The appointments were made by Defra Ministers with the approval of Ministers in the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.
The trade body also highlighted that the appointments were made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office, stating that "all appearances are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process".
Nicholas Saphir, AHDB chair, said: "I am delighted with the appointment of Glen and Graeme whose combined industry experience will add further value to our skill-based board. Their experience as business leaders will help us to continue delivering key services and value for money for our levy payers."
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) welcomed the news, stating that it was "looking forward to working with Mr Nimmo" and trusted that Nimmo would be "engaged with the pig processing sector".
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