UK Pet Food is the trade body for pet food manufacturers. I am responsible for the running of the organisation, including delivering on the strategic objectives as well as the annual business plan. I am also in charge of financial management as well as governance of the organisation. UK Pet Food represents over 90% of companies in a sector worth £3.2 billion.

I am delighted to have the role of Chairman of National Pet Month. NPM is unique in bringing together animal welfare charities, professional bodies, pet businesses, schools, youth groups and pet lovers, with the common goal of improving the welfare of pets.

PFMA is the trade body for pet food manufacturers. I am responsible for the running of the organisation, including delivering on the strategic objectives as well as the annual business plan. I am also in charge of financial management as well as governance of the organisation. PFMA represents over 90% of companies in a sector worth £3.2 billion.

ECCO is a small consultancy running a number of European trade associations. My portfolio included FERM (Federation of European Rice Millers) which I set up and was the first Director General. In this capacity I was involved in the launch of the WTO Doha Round as well as the follow up in Cancun. I was seconded to FoodDrinkEurope in 2002/3 to assist in developing the lobbying capacity of the national food associations in accession countries.