Jim Rogers, ceo of FESA (UK) Ltd, has been appointed president of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) for 2008-09.

Rogers, currently chairman of the FPC importers’ division, was elected to the post following the FPC annual general meeting on June 17.

Henri Lambriex, managing director of Greencell Ltd, is the new vice-chairman.

The FPC said: “We are delighted to have the benefit of Jim and Henri’s experience and commitment to moving the industry forward.”

Outgoing president Michael Velasco will continue on the council for one year. The council thanked Velasco at the AGM for his “valuable contribution and leadership during his tenure as president”.

Nominations are encouraged for the positions of chair and vice-chair of the importers’ division, following both Rogers’ and Lambriex’s appointments on the council.

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