Sam's Trade Centre has named its new Harlow branch manager as Neil Boughtwood.
He will be taking over from the current manager, Ray Wood, in August, when he retires, to develop his interest in paddle boats and steam railway engines.

In the meantime, Mr Boughtwood will be making himself familiar with all Sam's IT and operational systems and visiting Sam's suppliers and major customers.

Mr Boughtwood has a wide experience of the building, DIY and hardware trade, having previously worked for power and hand tool distributor Marshall & Parsons, Travis Perkins and Ashstead Plant Hire, and he is fully qualified in plumbing and heating and is gas safe registered.