Brown joins DEFRA

The UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Catherine Brown chief executive of its Animal Health unit.

Ms Brown, formerly chief operating officer, succeeds Professor Steve Edwards, who has been interim chief executive since March.

In her new role, Ms Brown will start modernizing Animal Health's operating model, as well as delivering the unit's annual performance targets.

She previously worked for the National Health Service and BUPA.

› Not a subscriber? Subscribe
› Sign up for free trial
› Blog: Down on the Pharm

• Nigel Gibbens is the new chief Vet for the UK
• Scientists to advise on UK bovine TB research
• UK science head announced
• DEFRA Chief Vet resigns