OATA appoints five new board directors
OATA’s board of directors is currently made up of 17 people who represent the whole of the industry, from wholesalers and manufacturers to importers and retailers
OATA has appointed five new directors to its board at the trade association’s annual general meeting which was held on 1 November.
Ben Bowles, of Pets at Home, Paul Hughes, of Advanced Aquarium Consulting, Phil Jones of Kingston Koi Company, Max Pedley of Ornamental Aquatics Wholesale, and Maurits van de Pol of Aquadistri UK Ltd, will all now attend board meetings, which take place four times a year.
EcoMarines’ Laura Carlin has officially started her two-year stint at the helm and Dr Donna Snellgrove, of Mars Petcare, has taken on the role of chair.
Ian Paton of Pets at Home and Pete Carey of CASCO resigned prior to the AGM following changes of roles.
OATA’s board of directors is currently made up of 17 people who represent the whole of the industry, from wholesalers and manufacturers to importers and retailers.
Dominic Whitmee, OATA chief executive, said: “It’s great to welcome new people to the board and we look forward to hearing their perspectives in our discussions. We are incredibly lucky to have people who volunteer their time to help OATA and stay with us for a long time. Their hard work and commitment are much appreciated by the staff team.”
