Non-executive director appointed at PFK

Penrith Farmers' and Kidd's PLC (PFK) are delighted to announce the appointment of a new non-executive director. Ian Lancaster was appointed to the Board in February 2022.

Ian, born and bred in Cumbria, has his own Chartered Accountancy firm in the city of Carlisle. He is married to Jayne and has three sons, aged 27, 25 and 20.

Alongside his accountancy firm, Ian has 3 principal farms comprising in total of just over 1,000 acres of land and woods at Kirklinton, Scaleby and Penton in North Cumbria.

Ian was the former Chairman and Board member of H & H Group PLC and brings with him a wealth of knowledge regarding commercial property development and housebuilding projects.

PFK Managing Director Andrew Green said "I am very excited that Ian has agreed to join the PFK Board. Ian is a successful businessman and is well respected throughout our operating regions. I am confident he will add strength to our team and will be a great asset to the company."

Ian commented: "I am delighted to be joining the board at PFK. As a longstanding supporter and shareholder of the company, I have always taken an interest in the company's affairs and development. I very much look forward to working alongside Andrew and the rest of the PFK team."