4 new administrators appointed to HCC board

The Welsh authorities has at present (Monday, April 17) introduced 4 new directorial appointments to the board of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).

The 4 new administrators, Caroline Sanger-Davies, Mike Humphreys, Hugh Hesketh-Evans and Vicki Spencer-Francis, will likely be of their roles for an preliminary time period of three years.

They are going to be paid a each day price of £300, reflecting a minimal time dedication of 12 days/yr.

Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales Lesly Griffiths introduced the appointments to the board, which is liable for selling and creating the Welsh lamb, beef and pork sectors.

“Congratulations to Caroline Sanger-Davies, Mike Humphreys, Hugh Hesketh Evans and Vicki Spencer-Francis on their appointment to the board of Hybu Cig Cymru,” Griffiths stated.

“Their information and experience will likely be vital to HCC’s work to ship for the Welsh pink meat sector resembling enhancing advertising and marketing, provide chain effectivity and driving ahead better sustainability.”

The brand new board members change three who’re standing down on the finish of their phrases of workplace – Huw Davies, Claire Williams and Melody Chapman.

“I want to thank Huw Davies, Claire Williams and Melody Chapman for his or her helpful contributions whereas on the board, particularly by means of the extremely difficult Covid-19 pandemic,” Griffiths added.

“They’ve been key in strengthening HCC and I want them the easiest for the longer term.

“The organisation has a significant position in making certain Wales takes benefit of the alternatives forward of it and abilities the brand new board members possess will assist it proceed to do that.”

HCC chair Catherine Smith thanked Davies, Williams and Champman for his or her “dedication and clever counsel” throughout their time as administrators.

“They’ve helped HCC to navigate altering instances, and made an excellent contribution to establishing a constructive imaginative and prescient for the way forward for the Welsh pink meat sector,” she stated.

“I’m trying ahead to working alongside our new board members. They carry an enormous quantity of know-how and expertise, in key areas resembling strategic advertising and marketing and sustainability, complementing the talents we have already got on the board.”

Griffiths additionally introduced the reappointment of John Davies and Gareth Davies for a 3rd time period to the board and Prys Morgan and Rhys Davies for a second time period.