Oliver Munn appointed next chief executive to lead the Rural Payments Agency

The RPA plays a key role in delivering payments and support to farmers, growers and land managers across England, helping to drive forward our agricultural transition and support rural communities

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 1 min read
Oliver Munn, new chief executive at officer at the Rural Payments Agency
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Oliver Munn, new chief executive at officer at the Rural Payments Agency

Oliver Munn has been appointed as the next chief executive of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) starting January 2026. Until 2024, Mr Munn served as director general for health protection operations...

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