Our Chief Executive Janet Swadling awarded OBE

Janet is well-known in agricultural education, skills and development, having held various senior posts in the sector for nearly 30 years.

In addition to having played a pivotal role in TIAH’s formation, Janet is a former Chief Executive of Scotland’s Rural College. She also sits on the Boards of several organisations, including AHDB and Zero Waste Scotland, and is an Associate of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.

Janet said: “The award of an OBE is a wonderful surprise. I feel tremendously honoured to have been recognised in this way.

“Throughout my career, particularly at Scotland’s Rural College and establishing The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture, I have been fortunate to work with some very talented people without whose support and teamwork this award would not have been possible.

“I have also benefited from the encouragement and unfailing understanding of my daughters, family, and friends, for which I am very grateful. I look forward to continuing to champion the development of agriculture skills and education.”

TIAH’s Chair, David Fursdon, said: “Janet has had a very distinguished career, and we're extremely lucky that she's brought her vast experience and knowledge together to skillfully position TIAH as a force for professionalism in agriculture and horticulture.

“It's been under Janet’s expert leadership that TIAH has emerged as a key organisation to drive skills, training, and development within the industry. On behalf of the Board and the staff team at TIAH, I congratulate Janet on this wonderful and well-deserved award.”

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