October 27,  2020

AHDB CEO to step down

The CEO of the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Jane King, has decided to serve the next 12 months as the final period of her tenure after close to six years at the role.

She will be stepping down no later than the end of September 2021, or before if a successor can be found sooner.

In the meantime, King will work closely with chair Nicholas Saphir, the board and the leadership team to continue to reform AHDB in line with the commitments it has made to improve levy-payer engagement and value for money. 

King's focus will continue to be leading AHDB's strategic change programme. This includes consulting with the industry on the new strategy, developing the business plans and new programmes, progressing action on its response to the request for views and continuing to deliver real positive impact.

The recruitment of a new CEO has started.

"It has been a great privilege to lead an incredible team at AHDB and to work with inspirational farmers, growers and partners to deliver our programmes and services. The commitment and dedication of AHDB colleagues have been amazing," said King.

"The new five-year strategy will see AHDB playing a crucial role in helping to grow British agriculture and horticulture at a time of great change and opportunity."

- AHDB