The chair of Business Isle of Man, Steve Pickett, will now take on the role of chair at Isle of Man Meats.
He will take on the role from Damien Corcoran and was appointed following a formal and open recruitment process.
Mr Pickett will join existing Directors Philip Birnie and Andrew McKeown, alongside newly appointed Director David Bradford, who has extensive experience across the food sector and red meat industry.
Allan Skillicorn will continue in his role as the Fatstock Marketing Association Director.
New Board
Mr Pickett said: “I’m very much looking forward to getting started with the team and the Board. The Isle of Man Meat Company is a vital part of the Island’s agricultural supply chain, and I hope we can continue making progress in reducing the level of subvention while pursuing the significant opportunities that exist for Manx meat.”
Minister for the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Clare Barber said: “I am confident that the combination of existing Board members and new appointees will maintain and strengthen the company’s momentum.
“The food security and animal health challenges currently facing the Island underline the critical importance of the island’s only abattoir. I trust that Steve and the Board will build on the progress established by their predecessors and continue to support the island in this essential capacity.”
