GERARD MARNETH BECOMES NEW CEO OF ADIFO Adifo NV has appointed Gerard Marneth as CEO. He succeeds Alex Roelvink who became interim CEO in July 2017. Marneth has extensive experience in guiding IT oriented companies in a growth phase and expanding both their market leadership and international expansion. As new CEO, Marneth sees plenty of opportunities to build upon the success Adifo software experienced in recent years. He stated “The coming years we will, first and foremost, focus on expanding our impact when realizing the business goals of our customers. We want to further develop our products BESTMIX®
and MILAS® according to the needs
of both our customers and the market but also invest in the international deployment of our products. I look forward to start realizing our ambitious plans for the coming years with everyone involved in Adifo software.”
ANDREW JACKSON TO STEP DOWN AS MOLE VALLEY FARMERS CEO
Andrew Jackson (pictured left) is to step down as CEO of Mole Valley Farmers after 20 years and will be succeeded by current Retail Sales and Operations Director, Jack Cordery. Over the last two decades, Andrew has overseen significant development within the farmer owned business, taking it from a mainly agricultural retail focused business to one that is
now also a leading player in the ruminant feed sector. During that time, the business has expanded nationally, with annual turnover increasing from around £65m to nearly £500m. Throughout that process, the core principles of providing value and support with integrity to farmer members and the wider agricultural community have remained. Andrew says: “It has been a privilege and honour to serve as CEO over the last 20 years. I have endeavoured to play a part - along with many colleagues old and new - to uphold and modernise our founding principles that have underpinned the progress of the company to the level it is today.
“I have very much enjoyed the opportunity of working with so many members of staff and shareholders who, like myself, remain committed to ensuring that the ethos of the company continues.” Jack Cordery has been selected as new CEO by the Mole Valley Farmers Board who have planned carefully with Andrew for his succession and the eventual handover. Jack has worked for the business for around 12 years and gained a broad understanding of both agricultural
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and retail elements, putting him in good stead to assume the position. From January 2020, Jack will take on the role of Deputy CEO. He will then assume the position of CEO on 1 May 2020 with Andrew supporting through to the Autumn.
Jack says: “I’m incredibly proud to be given this opportunity to lead the business and build on everything that Andrew has achieved. I’m passionate about our sense of purpose and potential to help improve profitability for our farmer members.”
AIC ELECTS ANGELA BOOTH AS NEW VICE CHAIRMAN
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has announced the election of Angela Booth as its new Vice Chairman.
Angela brings many years of board experience in the industry, including several years as Chair of the AIC Feed Executive Committee, a member of the AIC Board, and several roles on industry executives and committees. She is currently the AB Agri Director of Feed Safety.
In her career, Angela has had widespread involvement, including feed safety, operations, quality, nutrition, purchasing, legislation and sustainability.
“I’m delighted to assume the position of Vice Chairman at AIC, an organisation that continues to act as the leading voice for the UK farming industry,” says Angela Booth.
“We operate in unpredictable times, making AIC’s role as the leading voice for agrisupply trade members more vital than ever.”
ANPARIO LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESS UNIT WITHIN EUROPE AND APPOINTS NICO STEIN TO LEAD IT Anpario has launched a new business unit in Europe and has appointed Nico Stein as commercial director to head up the division. Anpario GMBH will focus on opening up new business opportunities for Anpario, specifically in the German and Scandinavian speaking countries including Austria, Denmark and Switzerland as well as in Germany itself.
Nico Stein has joined Anpario following three years at Biomin as Sales and Marketing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Nico has over 20 years of experience working in various sectors across the nutrition industry, including in sales, marketing and strategic business development roles.
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