Tim Rycroft

Tim Rycroft has over fifteen years of experience in strategic reputation management and communications advice. Tim is currently the CEO at AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. Prior to their current position, Rycroft served as the Director of Communications for InterContinental Hotels Group in Europe from September 2012 to August 2015. In this role, they were responsible for all corporate and brand internal and external communications for IHG's 620+ hotels across Europe. Rycroft has also worked as a Consultant with The McDonough Partnership from October 2011 to July 2012, and as the Corporate Relations Director for Diageo PLC's Global Travel & Middle East division from September 2007 to August 2011.

Tim Rycroft graduated with a LL.B hons in Law from The University of Sheffield. Tim then went on to Daniel Stewart's & Melville College to study for their postgraduate degree.

Some direct reports include Will Jackson - Divisional Director, Engagement & Strategy & Director, Beef & Lamb, Jackie Kay - HR Director, and Naveen Gupta - Finance Director.