Arthur Fearnall to replace Jonathan Ovens on Arla Amba Board
Posted on: 09/02/18
At yesterday’s Arla UK area forum the regional representatives elected Cheshire dairy farmer, Arthur Fearnall to join Johnnie Russel on the Arla Foods Amba Board to representing 2,500 GB Arla farmers.
Several reports indicate the meeting had its moments and body language was instantly interpreted to mean the result didn’t suit a couple of those who knew it before it was announced to the representatives but hey ho that’s democracy.
Fearnall certainly understands the business, is professional and savvy and can hit the ground running from today and won’t need to serve as an apprentice to anyone.
Based on the presentations given by the six candidates the general feeling was that one of the unsuccessful candidates should certainly be back for a second shot at the position possibly as early as next May when both Johnnie Russel and Arthur Fearnall are up for re-election.
It’s time for the top table jostling and unprofessional farmer politics to stop. Any legal action following the unfortunate handling of Ovens’ instant dismissal will simply take its course.
Fearnall has to hit the ground running and have the co-operation and support of ALL involved following yesterday’s election.