Carlisle-based agriculture and engineering firm Carr’s Group announced that non-executive director Shelagh Hancock will step down from the board on December 31 to allow her to focus on her role as CEO of First Milk, the British farmer-owned dairy co-operative. 

Carr’s also said that following Martin Rowland’s recent appointment as chair of Centaur Media Plc, he will return to his non-executive director role with Carr’s from November 13, 2024, “to accommodate those new commitments.”

Rowland has been the company’s “executive director of transformation” for the past year.

“Martin will continue to represent Harwood Capital Management Limited pursuant to the Relationship Agreement it holds with the company,” said Carr’s.

Tim Jones, Carr’s non-executive Chair, said: “On behalf of the board and all Carr’s colleagues, I would like to thank Shelagh for her significant contribution to the company, particularly in helping shape the new strategy adopted for the Agriculture Division. 

“We wish Shelagh continuing success in her executive role.”