AIC elects new chair
Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), a trade body that represents the UK feed and agri-supply industries, has elected Chris Guest as its new chair.
Cambridgeshire-based Guest brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to the role, said the trade group.
He is currently MD of LS Plant Breeding Ltd and also an active member of the AIC board.
Guest said that given the current economic and political turmoil, it is paramount that the agriculture industry’s voice is heard by the UK government and other relevant bodies with strength and conviction.
“As the industry continues to experience exceptional change and disruption, I know the AIC is working extremely hard to ensure members’ interests are represented and I am committed to doing all that I can in this regard.
“AIC members form part of the bedrock of UK agriculture, supporting arable and livestock producers with invaluable knowledge and expertise along with inputs and merchanting support. This has never been more vital as we collectively strive to deliver a modern, commercial, and sustainable agriculture.”
Guest takes over from Angela Booth, director of responsibility at AB Agri, who has completed her two-year term as AIC board chair. She will continue to serve as a board member for a further year.
Robert Sheasby, chief executive of the AIC, said that Booth has been a source of great strength and wisdom as the AIC negotiated the unprecedented challenges of coronavirus and the UK’s departure from the EU.