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Board and leadership team
The AHDB board has nine members including the chair, four of which are sector council chairs. The leadership team comprises the chief executive and our directors.
AHDB board
Our board members are appointed by Defra for varying terms of up to four years, with a maximum of two terms. They are appointed on the basis of their expertise in agriculture, or their skills and experience in industry or the professions.
Candidates are identified by Defra, in consultation with us and the devolved governments, using an open recruitment process that is compliant with the relevant guidance issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA).
AHDB remunerates board members for their contributions based on annual rates set by Defra. Board members are also able to claim reasonable travel expenses. Current rates for board members are:
- Board members; £11,808 per annum with a minimum expectation of 36 days per annum
- AHDB Chair; £55,000 per annum with a minimum expectation of 104 days per annum
![Image of staff member Nicholas Saphir](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/nicholassaphir.jpg)
![Image of staff member Colin Bateman](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/board-colinbateman.jpg)
![Image of staff member Tom Clarke](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/Tom-Clarke-Headshot-re-seized.jpg)
![Image of staff member Lyndon Edwards](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/board-lyndonedwards.jpg)
![Image of staff member Stephen Briggs](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/board-stephenbriggs.jpg)
![Image of staff member Dr Catherine MacKenzie](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/board-catherinemackenzie.jpg)
Dr Catherine MacKenzie
Board Member and chair of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee
![Image of staff member Sarah Pumfrett](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/Sarah.png)
![Image of staff member Graeme Jack](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/Graeme Jack.jpg)
![Image of staff member Glen Nimmo](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/Glen Nimmo.jpg)
![Image of staff member Anthony Taylor](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/Anthony Taylor.jpg)
AHDB leadership team
![Image of staff member Graham Wilkinson](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/GW.jpeg)
![Image of staff member Ken Boyns](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/kenboyns.jpg)
![Image of staff member Tony Holmes](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff Bio/Tony Holmes resize (1).jpg)
![Image of staff member Will Jackson](https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/About AHDB/Meet the team/will_jackson.jpg)
Will Jackson
Divisional Director for Engagement and Strategy (Beef and Lamb Sector Lead)
Details of AHDB leadership team remuneration can be found in the AHDB Annual Reports and Accounts.
Summary board minutes
For information on former AHDB sectors (horticulture and potatoes) visit the AHDB Horticulture and Potatoes Archive.