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First Milk chief executive Shelagh Hancock to retire after ten years

Ms Hancock has been praised for her contribution to First Milk as under her leadership, the business evolved into a more resilient co-operative, with a clear strategic direction and a focus on delivering long-term value for our members

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
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Shelagh Hancock, First Milk chief executive
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Shelagh Hancock, First Milk chief executive

First Milk has announced that its chief executive, Shelagh Hancock, will retire in early 2027 after ten years leading the British farmer-owned dairy co-operative. During her tenure, Ms Hancock has...

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