Fresh Produce Consortium Confirms Carefully Planned CEO Transition With Continuity Assured
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The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has confirmed that Chief Executive Nigel Jenney intends to step down from his role in early 2027, following a planned and structured transition period.
The decision has been taken jointly by Nigel and the Board to ensure long-term continuity, stability and strong succession planning for the organisation.
Nigel will continue to lead FPC throughout the transition and has also agreed to remain involved in a Non-Executive Director capacity after stepping down, providing ongoing strategic support and sector insight.
Under Nigel’s leadership, FPC has strengthened its position as the voice of the UK fresh produce, flower and plant supply chain, delivering tangible policy impact, including border reforms for the fruit, vegetable and flower sectors, relentless representation of industry interests in all aspects of trade and technical, and growing recognition as a trusted partner to government. Alongside this, FPC has improved its financial resilience, expanded its events portfolio, and enhanced its member services.
The Board has commenced a formal recruitment process to appoint FPC’s next Chief Executive.
The incoming leader will inherit an organisation with a clear strategic direction, strong governance, a capable executive team and significant opportunity for future growth.
Alan Forrester, FPC’s longstanding Chair, will also oversee this transition and, on completion, he will stand down from the Board to allow the appointment of a new chair to lead the consortium into the future.
Both Nigel and the Board emphasise that day-to-day leadership and advocacy activity will continue unchanged.
“This is a carefully planned evolution, not a departure,” said Nigel Jenney. “FPC is strong, influential and well positioned for its next chapter.”
FPC Chair, Alan Forrester added: “The Board has full confidence in FPC’s stability, governance and future direction. The best days of FPC are ahead.”