The former managing director of the food company, General Mills, will join the FDF on a temporary basis as Melanie leaves to take up a new position at the British Property Federation in the New Year.
President of the federation Richard Evans said: “I am delighted to welcome Jim back to FDF. This is an important time for the sector and Jim has a wealth of industry experience and a knowledge of FDF that equips him well to see the federation through until we have a permanent director general in place.”
Jim Moseley said: “I'm delighted to be asked to lead FDF through the transition to a new director general. FDF has enjoyed huge success under Melanie's leadership and I look forward to continuing that progress with her talented team."
The FDF work with and aim to represent the 400,000 people in the food and drink industry, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector.