PDSA Appoints New Director General

UK veterinary charity, the PDSA, has announced the appointment of Jan McLoughlin as its new Director General.

Jan, who became PDSA Director of Veterinary Services in April 2003, will succeed Marilyn Rydström on her retirement at the end of June after more than nine years in post.

PDSA Chairman, Freddie Bircher, said:

"Jan is energetic, motivational and results-oriented and her experience in PDSA, together with her background, fit her very well for this important leadership role."

A biochemist with an MSc in microbiology, prior to joining PDSA, Jan McLoughlin worked in the food and drink industry. She joined PDSA in 2001 in the role of Business Development Director.