Mr Tony O'Neill has been appointed to the position of Chair to the Agri-food Strategy Board for a term of up to three years which will take effect from 20 February 2012.
In making the announcement Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster and Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill, said: “Tony O’Neill brings considerable experience of extremely effective leadership, strategic thinking and change management skills that led to the strong growth of both the O’Kane Poultry Business and later Moy Park.
“In addition, his experience as Chair of NIFDA has also provided him with a unique opportunity to develop relationships across the agri-food sector. By bringing his wealth of skills to the post, he will be well placed to develop the existing Focus on Food strategy into a longer term vision for the sector with industry determined goals and targets."
The new Agri-food Strategy Board will build on the existing ‘Focus on Food’ strategy published last year that was produced by the Food Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) and Chaired by Mr Trevor Lockhart.
The new Agri-food Strategy Board will identify growth opportunities and pathways to achievement for the agri-food sector, and provide advice to DETI and DARD Ministers, amongst other strategic functions.
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