Nick Allen of BMPA retires after 50 years of service to farming community
18th September 2025
Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association, has announced his retirement after more than 50 years of service to the farming community.
His career has spanned farming and market development roles with the Meat and Livestock Commission, AHDB, and the English Beef and Lamb executive.
As the chief executive of BMPA, Mr Allen has reshaped the association to become the UK’s largest and most representative trade body for the British meat industry, the association said.
He has cultivated connections across farming, processing, retail and government to forge a more collaborative approach to the UK’s food challenges and given a stronger voice to meat processing companies.
‘Staunch advocate for the meat industry’
Commenting on his decision, Mr Allen said: “While I’m ready to start the next chapter, this industry remains a big part of my life, and I’m proud to be able to hand over a revived and more influential organisation to the next generation of leaders.
“I hope it will provide a solid platform to take on the new challenges facing the British meat industry.”
BMPA president, Tom Kirwan, added: “Nick has been a great asset to our association and a staunch advocate for the meat industry. His blend of knowledge, connections and diplomacy, along with his ability to rally disparate groups to a common cause, has been of great benefit to BMPA members and the wider industry.”
Following the announcement, a search will begin for the new CEO of BMPA, and to ensure a smooth transition, Mr Allen has agreed to stay in post until his successor is appointed.
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