Niab appoints dr Katrina Hayter as its new chief executive

Niab has appointed dr Katrina Hayter as its new chief executive. Professor Mario Caccamo leaves Niab at the end of June.

Dr Hayter, who will take over the role on 1st September, brings extensive leadership experience spanning the public sector and commercial agribusiness. Most recently, she served as global head of sustainable agriculture, land use & food at HSBC’s Group Sustainability Centre of Excellence, where she helped shape international approaches to sustainable food systems, agricultural investment and climate resilience. She succeeds professor Mario Caccamo, whose leadership since 2021 has played a pivotal role in Niab’s transformation and strengthened its position as a world-leading organisation driving innovation in agriculture and horticulture. Working alongside chief operating officer John Sillitoe and Niab’s leadership team, dr Hayter will lead the organisation through its next phase of growth and impact. Priorities will include advancing crop improvement through pre-breeding and precision plant breeding; delivering independent validation and certification of plant varieties and ...