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New non-executive director for Notcutts

Notcutts Group has announced the appointment of Bridget McIntyre as non-executive director and chair designate with effect from 1 January 2020 
10 December 2019

New management structure at Zest 4 Leisure

Zest 4 Leisure has announced changes at board level as it continues to forge ahead with its programme of continuous improvement. The new organisational structure reflects Zest’s mission to put quality and customer service at the heart of everything it does, according to the company. 
5 December 2019

Board change for Kingfisher

Kingfisher has announced that Clare Chapman, non-executive director and Remuneration Committee Chair, has notified the company of her intention to step down from the board on 21 January 2020. 
28 November 2019

Wilko appoints new head of design

Alexei Cowan has been appointed to the newly created role of head of design for Wilko retail. Cowan will establish a dedicated product design capability within wilko retail focussing on trend interpretation and the development of desirable products ... 
26 November 2019

Harry starts Management Trainee Scheme

Harry Downes has this month (November, 2019) started his two-year Management Trainee Scheme at one of the UK’s leading nurseries based in Hereford.Twenty-one-year-old Harry, who has just relocated from Leeds to Belmont in Hereford, will be working ... 
13 November 2019

Notcutts announces Chairman Nicky Dulieu is stepping down

Notcutts Group has today announced that their Chairman, Nicky Dulieu is leaving the business at the end of February 2020.Nicky commented “I am immensely proud of everything the business has achieved since I joined back in October 2014, and I have ... 
6 November 2019

New sales director for Charles Bentley & Son

Brushware and homeware specialist Charles Bentley & Son has added to its senior management team with the appointment of a new sales director. 
29 October 2019

GCA to expand team of inspectors

The Garden Cente Association (GCA) is expanding its team of inspectors after seeing a record number of new members join this year. 
29 October 2019

John Colley has resigned from role at Kingfisher

It has been reported that former Majestic Wine managing director John Colley has resigned from his role as chief trading officer at Kingfisher after just 20 months in the position, in order to return to Majestic.According to the Times, Mr Colley ... 
19 August 2019

New Travis Perkins CEO officially takes position

Nick Roberts has formally taken up his new post as CEO for Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials. Mr Roberts first joined the Group as CEO designate on July 1 to ensure a smooth handover with his predecessor, John Carter, ... 
19 August 2019
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