Emily Norton appointed as new AHDB chair

Defra has confirmed the appointment, with Emily Norton to take up the role on June 1

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Emily Norton appointed as new AHDB chair

Emily Norton has been appointed by Defra Ministers as the new chair of AHDB. Ms Norton will take up the role for three years from June 1, 2025. She will succeed Nicholas Saphir, who is stepping down...

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