Cheese boss Clothier joins CBI
Former Food Manufacture Personality of the Year and Wyke Farms boss Richard Clothier was selected to represent the south west region of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
During his three-year term as regional councillor Clothier will work with the CBI on issues such as energy and climate change, manufacturing and innovation, export trade and promoting UK businesses abroad.
Clothier was praised for his relentless energy and passion for positive change as demonstrated by the Wyke Farms’s sustainability project.
The CBI said it was thrilled Clothier was joining the council.
“It is essential the full breath and diversity of the south west business community is represented,” CBI south west director Deborah Waddell said.
“Richard’s experience in the dairy industry, energy efficiency, exports and growing a family business will add significant experience and weight when shaping the CBI’s regional, national and international voice.”
Clothier was crowned Food Manufacture Personality of the Year in 2013.