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Defra’s John Powell appointed as new BMPA chief executive
0John Powell, a well-known figure to the pig sector as Defra’s head of agricultural sectors team, has been appointed as as the next chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA). Mr Powell will take up the role on April 1, replacing retiring CEO Nick Allen. He brings more than 40 years of experience in the agri-food industry both as a UK civil servant and in the private sector as an adviser to governments in over 20 European countries, alongside, with a proven track record of working with and as an adviser to government and regulatory decision makers. Mr…