Meet the Team

I have worked for major berry importers and fruit marketing companies as a Technical Manager since 1998. My previous roles have included compliance management, due diligence, variety trials, and working with plant breeders and growers to introduce improved new varieties to the market. I joined Meiosis in May 2017 as Senior Technical Manager with overall responsibility for the technical function in Meiosis and the Nuclear Stock Association.

I am responsible for finance and administration functions and supporting the CEO in all non-technical aspects of the business. This involves interaction with all legal and reporting authorities, oversight of all aspects of internal control systems and their improvement, financial and management reporting. My role also comprises communicating financial implications of plans and decisions and contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the business.

My role involves supporting the administration of the Nuclear Stock Association, including liaising with propagators, tissue culture laboratories and the high-health plant production team to facilitate the production and distribution of plant material in an accurate and timely manner. I am also responsible for the administration of the Fruit Propagation Certification Scheme and I am also assisting in the management of trials licences.

Kirsty joined Meiosis in 2017 and spends most of her time at the NSA high health facility in Kent. Kirsty’s responsibilities include the testing, maintenance and production of the highest health Pre-Basic stocks for supply to the soft fruit industry.