As Chief Executive of TIAH, Stephen leads the team responsible for helping farmers and growers fulfil their potential in a thriving industry. 

His career began when he joined the wheat breeding team at the Plant Breeding International, then followed a number of roles with Monsanto and RAGT Seeds Ltd before moving into farm business consultancy and practical farm management for Sentry Ltd. Finding his career purpose, he moved to the awarding body and professional membership organisation, BASIS Registration Ltd. 

During his time at BASIS he transformed the organisation from one established to support input driven farming, to one that embraces all sustainable food production systems capable of successfully operating under new agricultural and environmental legislation.