Paul Huntley calls time on 38-year MSP career

Paul Huntley calls time on 38-year MSP career

Simpsons Malt Ltd Director David McCreath OBE has paid tribute to Seed Director Paul Huntley who is retiring at the end of this week after a 38-year career with the company.

Paul joined McCreath Simpson & Prentice as a Seed Technician in 1984, and progressed through the ranks to become Seed Director, a position he has held since 2000.

Throughout his career, Paul has been instrumental in the development and implementation of new seed varieties, as well as the research and development of innovative seed treatments. His dedication to quality and innovation has helped MSP become one of the go-to agricultural merchants in the UK.

In addition to his work at MSP, Paul has also been an active member of the seed industry.

Formerly AIC Seed Sector Chairman for Scotland, he sat on the MAGB Malting Barley Committee and the Scottish Variety Consultative Committee (SVCC), and he played an active role in the Pro Seed Group of seed companies (recently Paul stepped down as Chairman) and was always striving to advance the industry as a whole.

Director David McCreath OBE said: “I tell people this every time; it’s people that make the companies, it’s not the companies that make people. Paul has helped make this company what it is today, and I thank him very much for that.”

“His wealth of knowledge and expertise will be greatly missed, but we are grateful for the time he has spent with us and for the countless contributions he has made to the company, and the industry as a whole.”

As Paul looks towards the next chapter in his life, we wish him all the best and thank him for his tireless dedication to MSP. We will always be grateful for his contributions and the positive impact he has had on our company and the industry.