September 2006

New Chief Executive Appointed

Working with businesses with a vegetarian interest
will remain a top priority.

The Vegetarian Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Annette Pinner as Chief Executive. Annette takes over the role following the recent retirement of Tina Fox who led the Society for 11 years.

Annette, a vegetarian of some 10 years, comes to the leading vegetarian organisation from The Environment Agency where she was Area Manager for Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire for seven years.

She brings many valuable skills and qualities to the charity including a strong scientific background and commitment to sustainable living. As part of her role as CEO of The Vegetarian Society Annette will be at the helm of one of the UK’s oldest educational charities, supporting the needs and interests of the UK’s three million vegetarians.

Furthermore, Annette will manage a 25-strong team of staff based at The Vegetarian Society headquarters in Altrincham, Cheshire. Her position will also see her as the key representative of the Society’s 14,000 members and teams of volunteer local groups.

Speaking following her appointment, Annette said: “I am looking forward to further developing the many accomplishments of the Society and initiating new strategies that will contribute to the future growth of vegetarianism in this country. Continuing to spread the positive message of vegetarianism by working with businesses with a vegetarian interest will remain a top priority.”

Notes for editors

• Please contact Collette Walsh for further information, interviews and photography. The Vegetarian Society Press Office: 0161 925 2012. Email: collette@vegsoc.org

• Outside office hours The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on 07973 108 165. Alternatively visit the website for lots more information at www.vegsoc.org.