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Posted: 21st December 2012

AHVLA announce new chief executive

Chris Hadkiss takes up post in the new year

The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced the appointment of a new chief executive who will begin on January 7, 2013.

Chris Hadkiss, previously executive director at the Forensic Science Service (FSS), will become part of the AHVLA team, welcomed by the 2,500 members of staff.

At his previous post, Hadkiss was responsible for all aspects of operational and commercial activity of forensic operations within the UK and overseas. Hadkiss has a long and distinguished career in forensic science, having started as an assistant scientist at the Metropolitan Police laboratory in 1979.

In 2003 he was appointed general manager of FSS’s London site, and subsequently regional general manager, with responsibility for the south of England. He became director of operations in 2007 and was appointed to the board as executive director in January 2008.

Commenting on his new role, Hadkiss said: “I look forward to leading AHVLA and working with our stakeholders and partners to support a healthy and sustainable food and farming industry across Great Britain, and safeguard society from animal disease threats.”



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