David Pritchard (Pic: Stuart Walker) David Pritchard, joint managing director of Harrison and Hetherington, will be taking 'a step back' from the business as the year turns. On making this announcement, H and H chief executive Richard Rankin said: “With the farmstock business currently placed in the best possible position for the next decade, David feels the time has come to hand over the leadership and operational matters of the business to the next generation. "Recognising the importance of succession planning David believes that now is the ideal time for them to take forward their future plans and new ideas. David will remain on hand for a further six months to ensure a smooth transition and handover of responsibilities and roles.”