Norvite have announced that Ross Williams has been appointed to the board as commercial director.

Ross hails from an agricultural background in Taunton, Somerset. Following his BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science, he worked with NFUS as a regional manager before joining Norvite in 2007 in a ruminant sales role based in Aberdeenshire.

As Commercial manager, Ross has led Norvite’s team of feed advisers.

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Ross’s achievements at Norvite are complemented by his success in developing a thriving farming enterprise on the MacRobert Trust Estate alongside his wife, Kirsten, who also heads up SRUC’s beef and sheep team.

Norvite’s managing director, Edward Smith, commented: "Ross has been an integral part of Norvite for many years and his appointment as commercial director is a reflection of his hard work, dedication and notable contribution to our business. His strategic insights and ability to lead our skilled team of feed advisers will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve in the ever-changing agricultural landscape."