On Tuesday 28 June David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announced the retirement of Albert Wada, after an eight year term, as an active member the Board of Directors.
David Thompson:
"Mr. Wada has contributed significantly to World Potato Congress."
"We fully appreciate his commitment while a director and wish Albert well in the future."
The United States will continue to be represented, on the World Potato Congress Board of Directors, by Dr. Nora Olsen of Idaho. Dr Olsen joined the Board in 2014 and has recently been reappointed to a three year term.
Changes to the Board of the World Potato Congress: Albert T. Wada, top left (retired); Douglas Harley (top right, new to the Board); Frank Mulcahy (bottom left, new to the Board); Dr. Kaiyun Xie (bottom right, new to the Board)
The vacancy created by Wada's retirement gave the organization an opportunity to bring a new international perspective to the table with the appointment of Douglas Harley of Scotland, a well recognized potato industry player from the United Kingdom. The Board also approved the appointment of two International Advisers Frank Mulcahy of Australia and Kaiyun Xie of China.
All three appointments come at an ideal time for the organization which is in the process of implementing of a new strategic plan designed to encourage a more proactive role for the Congress in the global potato industry. In particular the Board wishes to facilitate growth and development in regions where opportunities emerge from challenges.
David Thompson:
“The three appointees being announced today will strengthen the Board and the International Advisory Committee while WPC strives to achieve objectives set out in the new strategic plan.”
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Source: potatopro.com