Fox takes reins at Food and Drink Federation
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has appointed Jim Fox as its new Chair. Fox – Head of Public Affairs GB at Cocacola Europacific Partners – takes the reins from Dr Gary Stephenson, who served as FDF Scotland’s Chair for six years.
Fox brings a wealth of experience which will support the FDF’S members with key priorities including supporting balanced diets and building a sustainable food system.
He said: “FDF Scotland is a very powerful voice for our vibrant and diverse industry. I am extremely proud to have been appointed as its new Chair and take over at a time when the organisation is strong and resilient. I intend to continue to shape
the organisation to deliver the very best conditions for its members, government and other stakeholders ensuring growth, investment and employment while continuing to deliver high quality, nutritious and affordable food and drink.” A Scottish company behind the development of a sustainable, high performance nanomaterial has appointed Helen Adams as Non-executive Director.
Stirling-based Integrated Graphene has produced a three-dimensional carbonbased material patented as Gii which boasts all the intrinsic properties of graphene but suffers none of the scale-up challenges.
Previously vice president of semi-conductor and software design company Arm, Adams has more than 30 years’ experience in commercial management across the microelectronics and advanced materials sectors and has acted both as a consultant and mentor for several tech start-ups. Tulloch Homes Managing Director Sandy Grant has announced his plans to retire after 21 years with the business.
He joined the company as Group Financial Director in 2003 and was promoted to Managing Director in 2021.
Grant will continue in his current role until May, at which point Commercial Director Kieran Graham, who has been with the business since 2020, will take over. He has extensive experience in the housebuilding sector in the Highlands, previously working for Stewart Milne Group in Aberdeen and Robertson Homes in Inverness prior.