Staff changes at the NFU

The NFU is pleased to announce a number of new key appointments at its Stoneleigh Park head office.

Current Head of Food and Farming Kevin Pearce has been promoted to Director of Regions and is replaced by Philip Hudson, who takes up his new position on February 1 2011. Philip has worked at the NFU for 21 years and had spells as a West Midlands Regional Policy Adviser, Oil Seeds Adviser and Senior Dairy Adviser before becoming Chief Horticultural Adviser in 2003.

Terry Abbott has been appointed as the new Director of Membership and Business Services. The former Head of Business Services has extended his responsibilities to cover both the business services and membership departments.

Meanwhile, Tom Hind, Head of Economics and International Affairs, will become the NFUs new Director of Corporate Affairs with the departure of Terry Jones, who is leaving the organisation after nine years to join The Food and Drink Federation as their Director of Communications.

NFU Director General Kevin Roberts said: I think these appointments show the depth of talent and experience within the NFU and I look forward to working with all four individuals in their very important roles.

The NFU is the voice of British farming and provides professional representation and services to its farmer and grower members.