“The Royal Welsh means so much to so many; it has played a big part in my life, and so, it is a huge personal honour and responsibility to take on this role. I’m keen to build on its success, safeguarding what is such an important part of our national identity for generations to come.
“People are central to this success and all the Royal Welsh stands for, and I look forward to working alongside the talented team of staff, volunteers and members who make it all happen, to showcase Wales and what it means to be Welsh.” Well-known in Welsh agriculture, Aled grew up on the family's hill farm near Cwrt-y-Cadno in North Carmarthenshire. He played an active role in the Young Farmers movement, which culminated in him being named National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Senior Member of the Year for England and Wales in 2012. After graduating from the University of Reading with a First-Class Honours Degree in Land Management, he spent the early part of his career as a land agent and became a qualified chartered surveyor and agricultural valuer. He later joined the RWAS as the assistant chief executive between September 2013 and December 2017 when he was awarded a Nuffield Farming Scholarship to study the role of agricultural societies and shows. Upon completing his scholarship, he presented his report at the 2016 Nuffield UK conference and was awarded the John Stewart Shield for the best presentation. Since leaving the RWAS, Aled has used his skills in broadcasting, becoming the lead presenter of the BBC Radio Cymru farming news programme, Bwletin Amaeth. He has also spent three years as chief operating officer of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), alongside several freelance projects and directorial positions. Throughout that time, he has remained heavily involved with agricultural shows and events, using his knowledge and Nuffield research to help societies with their strategic planning and facilitation. RWAS chair of trustees (designate) Prof Wynne Jones, who led the selection process, said: “Aled’s background and experience will be hugely valuable to the society as it looks forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Aled will bring his strategic vision and strong personal qualities to the role.” Picture caption: Aled Rhys Jones, new chief executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society.
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