New High Sheriff of Cumbria named
A notable county businessman has been named as this yearâs High Sheriff of Cumbria.
David Beeby was appointed to the ceremonial role at a virtual declaration ceremony held on March 31 and succeeds Julie Barton.
David was born and brought up in Nottinghamshire where his family has farmed for more than 150 years.
He qualified as a chartered accountant before moving into industry. In 1987 he and his family relocated to Cumbria when he was offered the role to run what was then called Smith Brothers in Whitehaven.
From 2004, until he retired in 2015, David was chief executive of the Innovia Group based in Wigton.