New Chair of AHDB appointed by Defra Ministers
Added on 22 May 2025

Emily Norton
Emily, who has 25 years of experience in the food and farming sector, will take on the role for three years from 1 June 2025. She will succeed Nicholas Saphir, who is stepping down after more than five years in the role.
Appointments to the AHDB board are made by Defra Ministers, with the approval of Ministers in the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Governments.
Emily will be supported by board member Stephen Briggs, who has been appointed as Deputy Chair.
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