World Holstein Friesian Federation elects new President and Secretary General

v. links: WHFF-Generalsektretär David Hewitt, WHFF-Präsident Dr. Egbert Feddersen

The WHFF Council announced the appointment of Dr Egbert Feddersen, Germany, as President and Matthew Shaffer, Australia, as Vice President of the organization. It was also confirmed that David Hewitt, former chief executive of Holstein UK, had been appointed Secretary General, replacing Mathieu Meers who is retiring.

President Feddersen emphasized the need for international cooperation, ‘We should aim for a closer relationship and co-operation with other World organizations like ICAR and Interbull. It is important that WHFF returns to it’s former leading industry position.’

Commenting on his appointment as Secretary General, Mr. Hewitt said ‘the global expansion of Holstein Friesian breeding offered WHFF many challenges and opportunities. The organization was ideally placed to assist emerging, as well as established herdbook’s, promote, develop and administer the Holstein Friesian breed to international standards’. 

The changes were announced at the World Holstein Friesian Federation Conference in Killarney, Republic of Ireland. 

WHFF Council Members:

E Feddersen, Germany. M Shaffer, Australia. T Fujimura, Japan. K Flaman, Canada. K Christensen, Denmark. Ms S Garreau, France. G Burchiellaro, Italy. J Buiting, Netherlands. J Meyer, USA. Ms L Chazo, Argentina.