Will Hamilton, has recently taken on the role of vice chairman of Harrison and Hetherington, having been a non-executive director for the last four years.

Part of the family farm in Berwickshire where they are finishing more than 300 head of prime beef cattle each year, and operating a large arable enterprise, Will is also a Director of the Royal Highland Agricultural Society.

On confirmation of his appointment Will said, “I am both honoured and humbled to be invited to be vice chair. Since I joined the H&H Group Board in 2018, I have really enjoyed being part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking company, and I have been particularly impressed by the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of all the staff.”

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“In considering the future, I think that there are going to be considerable challenges ahead, however I believe that with our strong foundations, the Group is eminently qualified to adapt and thrive.

Chair of H&H group, Michael Scott, added: “Will has become an invaluable and integral member of the Board. We are a business deeply rooted in the agricultural sector and with his farming background and commercial acumen, he helps ensure we continue to be at the forefront of developments within the industry. I know that he will be an immense support to me and the rest of the Board so we can continue to provide excellent service to our customers, career opportunities for our staff and great returns for our shareholders.”