Food certification firm appoints new ceo after boss dies
Organic Farmers & Growers appointed Roger Kerr as its new ceo, following the death of its previous boss Richard Jacobs in December 2013.
Jacobs had been ceo of the Shropshire-based food and farming certification firm for 10 years before his death.
Chairman of Organic Farmers & Growers, Richard Thompson said the whole business had been devastated by Jacobs’ passing.
Kerr said: “I knew Jacobs well and liked and respected him and the job he did. If someone has to follow him in these sad circumstances, I’m glad it can be me.
“The outlook for organics in the UK is bright and its prospects, post financial downturn, are improving again week-by-week. There is much work to be done and an awful lot to be achieved and I look forward to working with this very strong team to do that, delivering the service our licensees expect and deserve.”
