The Food Ethics Council has announced the appointment of Sue Dibb as its new executive director. Dibb replaces Dr Tom MacMillan on 3 January. MacMillan is leaving to take up the post of director of innovation at the Soil Association.
Dibb has previously worked for the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC), the National Consumer Council (NCC) and the Food Commission. At SDC she was responsible for advising government on the need for a strategy for its sustainable and farming policy and action to catalyse sustainable diets. At the NCC Dibb initiated benchmarking surveys to rate how well supermarkets helped their customers shop more healthily and sustainably.
Helen Browning, Food Ethics Council chair said: “Sue won through against a very strong field of candidates for this role, and her mixture of experience and personal qualities make her the perfect choice to lead the organisation. We are delighted with her appointment, and very much look forward to working with her to help shape a sustainable and just food system.”
Dibb said she is taking up the role at a crucial time. “Rising food prices and tightened budgets are putting pressure all along the supply chain, from producers to retailers and consumers,” said Dibb. “The Food Ethics Council plays an important role in ensuring that the food system works for fairness and justice, not just the financial bottom line.
"Business as usual is not an option. Over the next few years we’ll be working hard to take that message to government, business and citizens."
