ALLTECH APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR EUROPE Alltech has announced the promotion of Patrick Charlton to the position of Vice President Europe. Charlton has been with the company for 21 years, most recently serving as European Regional Director. He will take the reins from Marc Larousse who has been promoted to the position of Vice President Business Development. Commenting on the appointment, Alltech
founder and president, Dr. Pearse Lyons said, “Alltech is experiencing tremendous progress in Europe. This region has been a vital part of Alltech’s core strategy for many years and now it is time for us to expand. With Patrick’s considerable experience and leadership we are anticipating strong growth and development throughout the Europe region.” Patrick has worked extensively in Africa, Canada and the Middle
East, and was also Global Bioplex Manager responsible for the Bioplex series of organic minerals. “European agriculture is changing rapidly in response to a growing
export market and increased internal regulation and Alltech Europe must grow and expand to keep up with these developments,” said Patrick. “We have a fantastic team in place with a firm devotion to the future of European agriculture, with un-paralleled knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry. Together we will further the development of new technologies, while continuing to meet the needs of local customers.”
NEW PURCHASING DIRECTOR AT PANCOSMA To support the company’s growing business, Pancosma has announced the appointment of a Purchasing Director at its headquarters in Geneva. Olivier Reiss is an engineer in chemistry
with 25 years of experience in chemical and flavouring ingredients. He started working with Sigma Aldrich as a Sales manager for the European area and then joined Frutarom in various sales and business development
positions of the Fine Ingredients Division. Mr. Reiss will define and implement the company’s purchasing policy and share his expertise in the supply of key raw materials.
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AB VISTA STRENGTHENS ITS TEAM Dr. Heidi Burrows has been promoted to Regulatory Director of AB Vista in the UK. Previously UK Regulatory Manager, Heidi has been with the company for four years. Her new role sees her take directorial responsibility for regulatory affairs, quality assurance, intellectual property and sustainability.
NFU PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRESIDENT SIR RICHARD BUTLER Sir Richard Butler, President of the NFU from 1979 to 1986, died recently, at the age of 83. Sir Richard farmed the family farm near Halstead in Essex. He
became involved in the NFU in the 1960s and was elected as Deputy President to Henry (now Lord) Plumb in 1970. He served in that role for nine years before being elected President in 1979. Paying tribute to Sir Richard, the current President of the NFU Peter Kendall said: “Sir Richard Butler piloted the NFU through one of the most
turbulent periods in its history. He had to contend with growing controversy over the EEC’s food mountains, the unfairness of the so- called “Green Pound”, the introduction of milk quotas and the passing of the Wildlife and Countryside Act. All this against a political backdrop which was far from benign, given the opinions of the then recently elected Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher about both subsidies to farmers and the EEC. “It was thanks not least to his shrewdness, intelligence, diplomatic
skills and the enormous respect that he commanded among those around him that the NFU and British farmers emerged stronger than ever from an incredibly difficult period. “The farmers and growers of England and Wales owe Sir Richard
a huge debt of gratitude for the unwavering commitment that he showed as one of their most effective leaders.”
NFU LIVESTOCK BOARD CHAIRMAN STEPS DOWN AFTER FOUR YEARS Outgoing NFU livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh believes the industry is more optimistic now than when he was elected in 2008. Mr Mackintosh, who is standing down after four years at the helm,
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