Non-Executive Board Member Nominations and Elections
Are you passionate about shaping a sustainable future for wool and eager to make a real difference in the farming community? We invite you to join us as a Regional Farmer / Producer member (non-executive director) on the British Wool board…
If you're a sheep farmer or have a keen interest in the textile industry in the English South West, Scottish Northern or Welsh Southern regions, we’d be delighted for you to join us as a farmer-elected non-executive board member. This paid role requires about 30 days a year to attend meetings and represent British Wool in your region. Elections are set for January 2025, and successful candidates will serve a three-year term beginning 1, April 2025.
With the world waking up to sustainability, reducing plastic use, and enhancing traceability, there's never been a better time to grow the value of British wool. We’re looking for farmer representatives who can guide us in seizing these opportunities, ensuring long-term value for all our members.
By joining our board, you’re not just taking on a role; you're becoming a key player in shaping the future of the wool industry. We now have more than 160 brands who are members of our brand licensee scheme and demand continues to grow for our traceability scheme. Identifying new uses for British wool and innovation are key and we are delighted to partner with NexGen Tree Guards and support the company in bringing this innovative, new wool-based product to market. Apply today and help lead British Wool towards a brighter, more sustainable and secure future!
The Board members who have offered themselves for re-election are as follows:
Alan Derryman – English Southwest
John Davies - Welsh Southern
Eleanor Mackintosh – Scottish Northern
For more details on this exciting role, visit https://www.britishwool.org.uk/board-members
If you have any questions please contact Board Secretary, Andy Whelan by email: [email protected]
Nomination process:
Civica Election Services (CES) are administering the nomination process for the Board Member Elections in 2025 on behalf of British Wool.
To submit your nomination online, please complete the form via the 'Start' button on the website: www.cesvotes.com/bwnomsform Nominations will open on Friday 6th December.
Should you require any assistance regarding the nomination form, please contact CES by emailing: [email protected] or calling: +44 (0) 208 889 9203.
For any general enquiries relating to these elections please contact:
BW Head Office – 01274 688666 or via email - Kam Dlay-Lewis - [email protected] / Gareth Jones [email protected]
Online nominations should be received no later than 6pm on Thursday 9th January 2025.
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