Rebecca is a key operational leader and has over 20 years of experience working in Plant Health. Her expertise and organisational planning have been fundamental in the redevelopment of Fera’s laboratory and staffing infrastructure to support the increase in diagnostic requirements following the UKs leaving of the European Union. The long established close relationships between Defra, APHA and Fera are critical to the ongoing biosecurity of the UK and Rebecca’s role maintains and enhances these links.