The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has today (3 April) announced the appointment of Graeme Jack and Glen Nimmo as Board members to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Their terms will run from 1 April and 10 April respectively, each for a period of three years. Glen Nimmo will also take on the role of Pork Sector Council Chair for three years.
Graeme Jack brings more than 30 years of experience in the agri-food sector, including as Communications Director for Müller UK & Ireland, whilst Glen Nimmo has previously worked in a family-run multi-site integrated pork processing business, covering slaughter, primal processing and retail packing.
These are Ministerial appointments, 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 appointments are made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.