Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has confirmed the appointment of Hayley Campbell-Gibbons as its new chief executive.
Hayley has over 20 years’ experience in agricultural policy, advocacy and leadership.
She served as the chief dairy adviser for the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), where she was involved in shaping policies and initiatives to support dairy farmers.
In her most recent position she was head of sustainability for Kite Consulting.
Hayley has also held several non-executive director positions, including for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and is a current board member of the Food Standards Agency.
Hayley said that she is “honoured to join such an esteemed and well respected organisation as RABDF”.
“I look forward to helping reshape RADBF and to driving positive changes that will ultimately contribute to a vibrant future for British dairy farming,” she said.
Commenting on the appointment, RABDF chair Robert Craig said: “We are thrilled to welcome Hayley as our new chief executive.
“Her extensive experience and passion for the industry make her the ideal leader to guide RABDF forward.
“We look forward to embarking on a new era of growth and innovation for the organisation, he said.
Hayley Campbell-Gibbons will officially assume her new role as chief executive on November 11, 2024.
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Hayley has over 20 years’ experience in agricultural policy, advocacy and leadership.
She served as the chief dairy adviser for the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), where she was involved in shaping policies and initiatives to support dairy farmers.
In her most recent position she was head of sustainability for Kite Consulting.
Hayley has also held several non-executive director positions, including for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and is a current board member of the Food Standards Agency.
RABDF
Hayley said that she is “honoured to join such an esteemed and well respected organisation as RABDF”.
“My priority will be to get to know the people who make the organisation tick – the staff, members, trustees and stakeholders – as well as building links with key industry players, many of whom I’m already familiar with from my prior roles.
“I look forward to helping reshape RADBF and to driving positive changes that will ultimately contribute to a vibrant future for British dairy farming,” she said.
Commenting on the appointment, RABDF chair Robert Craig said: “We are thrilled to welcome Hayley as our new chief executive.
“Her extensive experience and passion for the industry make her the ideal leader to guide RABDF forward.
“Under her leadership, we are confident that RABDF will reach its full potential to advocate strongly for dairy farmers, providing an influential voice in the agricultural community.
“We look forward to embarking on a new era of growth and innovation for the organisation, he said.
Hayley Campbell-Gibbons will officially assume her new role as chief executive on November 11, 2024.
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