UK: New AHDB sector board members appointed
They were recruited through open competition with selection made on merit. All five members began a three-year term in office effective from 1 April 2016.
These sector boards help the main AHDB Board and executive staff to prioritise the challenges facing each sector and develop the most appropriate strategies to meet them. They also ensure an appropriate levy rate is recommended to provide adequate funding for the work needed. There is a sector board for each of the six commodity areas represented by AHDB, with each board made up of levy payers from the sector and one or two independent members.
Tom Hind, Chief Strategy Officer of AHDB, said “These new members have a wealth of experience in their relevant sectors as well as a passion for the industry that is crucial to these roles. We look forward to them making a valuable contribution to the organisation.”
Dr Louise Sutherland – AHDB Horticulture Sector Board
With over 25 years of experience in the fresh produce and soft fruit sectors including Marks and Spencer, and a PhD in plant pathology, Louise is also Chair of the Red Tractor Fresh Produce Scheme and a member of the Assured Food Standards Board. She currently chairs the Raspberry Breeding Consortium which is part funded by AHDB Horticulture.
Read more at AHDB Horticulture