The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has appointed a new Chief Executive, Duncan Russell, effective from January 2017.


Duncan Russell

In his new role, Duncan will be responsible for driving the NAAC forward and ensuring that the Association takes a proactive role in sensitive political negotiations in the coming year, supporting contracting members and continuing to raise the Association’s profile.

Duncan has a wealth of agricultural experience after seventeen years running the National Sprayer Test Scheme, as part of his previous role as Services Manager at The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA).

Commenting, NAAC Chairman Martins Hays said, "Duncan will be an asset to the NAAC, with lots of industry contacts and grass roots experience. We are confident he will be capable of representing our interests at the highest possible level, working alongside our Technical Consultant, Jill Hewitt and Membership Officer, Louise Cox."

Duncan will be working a three day week from the NAAC offices at Easton Lodge and can be contacted on Duncan.russell@naac.co.uk or 01780 784631.