PGRO appoint new CEO
Roger Vickers joins PGRO with over 20 years of agricultural experience including technical, commercial and senior management roles in Advanta, Germains and – most recently – Tozer Seeds. “This is a unique opportunity to manage a research-based company whose reputation for expertise, service, training, and communication with its levy base and related industries is amongst […]
The Co-operative Food strengthens its commercial team
The trio, along with the existing senior leadership team, will deliver the retailer’s ambitious commercial trading strategy to help drive sales and further enhance the customer experience. Ian Martin has joined the business to take up the role of Head of Commercial Trading for Beers, Wines and Spirits, Tobacco and Frozen Food. Ian was previously […]
Pam strengthens CLA team in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland
This gives the Association an invaluable presence on the ground at a particularly busy time. Pam says: “I am well aware of the multitude of issues and concerns that landowners, farmers and rural businesses face on a daily basis and having unlimited access to the specialist advisers we have at the CLA is of huge […]
The Crown Estate announces two more senior Rural and Coastal Portfolio appointments
Robin Clarke will become the Portfolio Manager, East of England and Malcolm Burns, Portfolio Manager, West of England and Wales. The pair will join Ken Jones, who takes up the post of Rural and Coastal Portfolio Director in November, and Alan Laidlaw and Neil Jacobson, who are incumbent Portfolio Managers for Scotland and the South […]
Carys joins the Rostons team
Rostons, a firm of Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers located south of Chester, are pleased to welcome Carys Williams from Hanmer, Nr Whitchurch, to the team of professionals. Having recently completed her 4 year degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University College, Carys graduated with a first class honours degree. During […]
Prof David Leaver elected RABDF president
Following a career spanning 20 years in dairy research and 20 years in agricultural education, Prof Leaver brings a comprehensive wealth of knowledge and experience to the organisation. He retired in 2007 as principal and chief executive of the Royal Agricultural College, prior to which he was Professor of Agriculture at Wye College, University of […]
New Director appointed by Crown Estate
Ken’s appointment will take effect from 1 November 2012. He is currently a Director of Savills with responsibility for rural portfolio evaluation, agricultural investment and international farmland. He leaves after 32 years’ service. Commenting on the appointment The Crown Estate’s Chief Executive, Alison Nimmo, said: “I am delighted that Ken Jones is to be our […]
Efa joins Rostons
Efa has recently completed the second year at Harper Adams, studying a degree in Rural Estate and Land Management and has joined Rostons on her placement year. A country girl at heart and former tomboy by her own admission, Efa enjoys horse riding, playing hockey and rough game shooting. Efa will be assisting the Rostons […]
Paul Sansom becomes new Head of Sales for Audi UK
Paul Sansom will take up the role of Head of Sales for Audi UK, with responsibility for both new and used car sales with effect from Monday September 3. The remit for this newly created role includes overall control of both retail and fleet sales for the first time in order to foster more efficient […]
