Claire Donovan will officially take over from Ali Capper in November

Claire Donovan to replace Ali Capper as BAPL’s executive chair

2026-08-10T16:48:00+01:00By

Experienced fresh produce leader to join topfruit industry body in September ahead of planned leadership transition

  • Claire Donovan to replace Ali Capper as BAPL’s executive chair

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