Lisa Moore has been appointed as the chief executive of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA).
She has been acting as the chief executive for the past nine months.
The Board of Trustees has been monitoring this temporary structure and is pleased to announce that she will take on the role full-time with immediate effect.
Andy Gray, chairman of the Board of Trustees at DCAA, said: "Having compared and discussed alternative options, the Board has decided that Lisa is the most suitable candidate for the role.
"Over the period, she has demonstrated her capacity to lead and manage the DCAA, her unwavering commitment to the organisation as well as an exemplary knowledge and understanding of our culture and our people."
The new structure will also see finance manager Nick Rockey confirmed as company secretary, a position that will encompass the association secretary role.
In Lisa’s dual capacity as manager of the annual Devon County Show, she will continue to lead the preparations for the 2025 event.
The Board will work closely alongside her to help shape and support the administrative structure and staffing for the future of the organisation including the DCAA more widely as well as Westpoint.
The Devon County Agricultural Association has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Devon since its formation in 1872.
The Devon County Show is the flagship event of the DCAA.
His Majesty, The King is the patron of the charity.
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