Rickard appointed at First Milk

First Milk has announced the appointment of Dr Sean Rickard as the independent chairman of its member council.

The appointment is effective immediately and follows last year’s governance review, which led to member approval and implementation of a leaner and more commercial board structure and strong member council. The member council’s roles are to oversee the strategy of the business and represent First Milk’s farmer owners.

Mike Gallacher, CEO at First Milk, says, “I am looking forward to working closely with Sean who brings a wealth of agricultural experience to the First Milk team. The business has made rapid progress in difficult circumstances over the last twelve months and this appointment; together with everything else we have put in place means we have created a strong cooperative for our members for the long term.”

Dr Rickard adds, “I am delighted to have this opportunity to work with the members’ council and the board to make First Milk the success its members deserve. For my part, I am very mindful of the responsibility that is now invested in me and I will be working hard to ensure that members are fairly rewarded for their loyalty as First Milk moves forward to realize its potential.”