The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle |Society appointed Barrie Turner as its new chief executive this week. The role has been vacant for almost a year.

Prior to his appointment, Turner was an international sales manager for the snacks division at Pasta Foods Ltd.

Turner will formally start in his role in the week commencing 5 February.

Finance

Elsewhere, livestock auctioneers Lawrie & Symington has appointed a new finance director.

Chartered accountant Chris Orr is moving from Tesco Bank to take up the position.