DAIRY CREST DIRECT - Key Persons
Ian farms 400 acres and 180 cows near Launceston, Cornwall. Ian was the first to sign a direct supply contract with Dairy Crest. Having completed 30 years' service for the Inland Revenue, Ian returned to farming in Cornwall. Ian is well connected in the dairy industry, having also been appointed to the NFU Dairy Board, Red Tractor Dairy Board and AHDB Dairy Board.
Ian was elected as a DCD Director in April 2014 and was appointed Finance Director in April 2015.
Richard had been DCD Forum Chairman and representative for West Cornwall from 2010, prior to be elected to the DCD Board in April 2018.
Richard farms near Lands End milking autumn block calving Holstein Friesians, also growing beef cattle and cereals. He has been running a potato growing and packing operation for the last 10 years, supplying washed and pre-packed products from his purpose built pack house directly into retailer distribution for national sales. Richard was elected DCD Chairman in October 2022.
Job Titles:
- DCD Director
- Director of DCD
Stephen became a Director of DCD in 2009, subsequently taken the roles of Finance Director, Davidstow representative, and DCD Vice Chairman. Stephen became Chairman of the Davidstow Group January 2016.