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Defra's John Powell to be next BMPA chief executive

John Powell is currently head of agricultural sectors team at Defra

Alex Black
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Defra's John Powell to be next BMPA chief executive

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has announced John Powell as its next chief executive. Mr Powell has over 40 years' experience in the agri-food industry both as a civil servant and in...

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