Charlotte West takes up the post on Monday, September 5, taking over from Helen Thoday who has a new job in the Falklands.

Ms West, who lives in Wiltshire, was the BPEX Veterinary Project Manager responsible for developing the regional health programmes before taking up her new position.

She has practical experience of pig production, before joining BPEX, she worked on a 1,000 sow breeding herd.

Ms West said: "I am very much looking forward to working in the area and helping to deliver the BPEX 2TS programme and the range of KT services in the South."

BPEX Head of KT Andrew Knowles said: "Charlotte is a great addition to the team and will bring a lot of experience with her."

Anybody who would like to contact her can do so by phone on 07973 701202 or by email.