| 2017-01-13 |    |
British Charolais Cattle Society Appoints New Chief Executive
Peter Phythian has been appointed chief executive of the British Charolais Cattle Society from 14 March. He succeeds David Benson who is retiring at the end of March after 29 years.
Peter brings 35 years of experience of working throughout the food chain – from grass roots to retail. He moves to the post from Eurofins where, as business manager he worked with the global company’s feed analysis, genomics, food legal advice and BRC audit divisions.
Peter Phythian
He began his career on the family’s Lancashire farm managing both pedigree Charolais and commercial cattle. After graduating with a diploma in agriculture, Peter worked with the Meat and Livestock Commission and the European Food Safety Inspection Services before being appointed MLC Commercial Services’ chief executive. He is a member of the Meat Innovation Group and in his spare time likes to watch Wigan Warriors Rugby League.
Peter commented,
“I am delighted and honoured to be joining the British
Charolais Cattle Society and I’m very much looking forward to meeting
members and working with all members up and down the beef chain – breeders,
commercial farmers, auction marts, processors and retailers, and to
subsequently making a positive difference.”
BCCS
chairman, Andrew Hornall commented:
“David
Benson has constantly
demonstrated his unwavering commitment to professional excellence
and to development of the Society over a period spanning almost three
decades. It’s that solid foundation which David’s vision has forged
combined with Peter’s leadership skills which I am confident will
take the Society on to the next chapter. Peter has experience and
expertise that will enable us to meet the industry’s ever evolving
challenges and embark upon a very exciting new phase of our journey
of growth and increasing brand awareness.”
