Meet the Team

Bill Jermey Chairman Institute of Meat

Bill has worked in the meat processing industry for most of his working life, and is a former president of BMMA. Now semi-retired, he is currently Chief Executive of the Food and Drink Training and Education Council and Chairman of the Institute of

Dave Smith - Institute of Meat

Dave began his career in small supermarkets, followed by trainee Butcher at J.H. Dewhurst qualifying as a Butcher in 1983. Moved to City Meat Wholesalers (now ABP Ellesmere) and was involved in a series of roles

David Lindars IOM

David’s technical, operational and regulatory background has been built working for companies throughout the food supply chain including, Tesco, Anglo Beef Processors, Vion, Musgrave Retail Partners, Whitbread and Foyle Food Group.

Jane Dale IoM

Jane has worked in the fresh food industry all her working life. She runs MEAT (Ipswich) ltd, a butchery training school based in Ipswich but which delivers training and apprenticeships throughout England.

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Keith has worked within the meat industry for all of his working life and is a fourth generation butcher in his family. He is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Butchers and works closely with the Company on various projects.

Richard Griffiths - IoM Chief Executive

Richard Griffiths has been with the British Poultry Council for over fourteen years, first as Policy Director and latterly as Chief Executive.

Sheryl Horne

Sheryl is your point of contact for all membership enquiries. A valued member of the team, she has worked with the IoM for many years as well as being the main support to the Chief Exec Keith Fisher.