Wednesday, 28 October, 2026
The Newspaper
Announced at the organisation’s annual general meeting on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the handover marks much more than a routine boardroom reshuffle. It represents a pivotal transition point for a 55-year-old institution balancing deep-seated heritage with the rapid demands of modern global tourism.
A Nine-Year Legacy of Resilience and Pride
Ratcliffe’s nine-year tenure was defined by structural evolution and collective resilience. Steering the organisation through global market shifts and the unprecedented turbulence of the pandemic era, his leadership focused heavily on building regional confidence and unifying local producers.
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