Speaker bio page for Neil Leach

Bio

Neil’s career at DEFRA, from which he recently retired, included leading on Animal by-products (ABPs) and TSE policy from 2003 to March 2020, including latterly the impact of Brexit. He also set up and became the Government Non-Executive Director of the National Fallen Stock Company which collects and disposes of animals which die on farm. During this period Neil developed extensive experience in Brussels and the EU, negotiating and lecturing on all aspects of EU ABP and TSE legislation and regulation including rules on trade in ABPs. He also gained an in-depth knowledge and developed excellent relationships with key stakeholders in the ABPs industry including the pet food sector. Neil is now an independent consultant advising on all aspects of the ABPs industry.