Peter Davey has been appointed business director (supply chain and training) on IGD's newly created internal board. Steve Barnes and Richard Hutchins have also been appointed to the internal board as business directors. Barnes will oversee UK and international retail analysis, wholesale and foodservice sectors. Hutchins will look at consumer research and emerging food issues. Fnance director Fiona Stratford is also a board member. The board will focus on IGD's daily operations and the implementation of strategy and direction as laid out in the organisation's three year plan. IGD chief executive Joanne Denney will chair the body. She will report to the external board, chaired by Masterfoods corporate development officer Rob Knight. An IGD spokeswoman said that external board members will perform a similar function to non-executive directors. {{PEOPLE MOVES }}