Rug Doctor UK managing director Mike Holden is leaving the company this month after 10 years to take charge of the company's Australian operation in Melbourne. 

Jim Ashby has been appointed as the new manager of Ramsgate Garden Centre. 

Rebecca Abbott has been promoted to the position of administration manager at the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA). 

Jegs Electrical owner Martin Gibbons became chairman at the company on August 1, passing the managing director position on to his daughter Eloise. 

Town & Country has appointed Louise Cross as area sales manager for the South East, North and Central London regions. 

Paul Dye has been appointed as regional manager for Kent and East Sussex for The Garden Centre Group. 

Tile Depot has promoted David Fitzgerald to operations director. Mr Fitzgerald, who joined the company more than three years ago, will take responsibility for all store operations including design/merchandising and management of all personnel. 

Major board restructure sees Meyer UK managing director Paul Wright become UK chairman and take up global role as international business director. 

Plasti-kote has appointed Daniel Fox as brand manager and Mariana Hudecova as category manager to strengthen its marketing team. 

DK Tools has appointed Chris Mahon as national accounts manager.