Husqvarna has expanded its team in the UK with the appointment of two new recruits, David Turner and David Ryden.


L-R: David Turner and David Ryden

Joining as Area Business Managers, David Turner will be covering the Wales and North-West region and David Ryden will be responsible for the East and higher Northern England regions.

In their role as Area Business Managers, both new recruits will form part of the Husqvarna sales team, managing the specialist garden machinery dealer network across their respective regions. They will also work alongside the sales and marketing team as the business looks forward to one of its busiest years to date and aims to continue momentum in to 2018.

David Turner joins Husqvarna UK from Valspar UK, a colour mixing paint proposition for B&Q, where he worked for over three years, gaining valuable experience in the sales sector. Previously, David had worked in the food retail market where he was in senior management for Morrisons for over five years, and with Lidl UK for over two years previously.

David Turner said: “I’m really looking forward to working with such a successful and forward thinking company. The business is having a fantastic year so far and I am looking forward to becoming a part of this success.”

David Ryden joins from Dometic Group after four years as an Area Sales Executive at the company. With a total of eight years’ experience in the sales sector he previously worked as a superstore General Manager in the electrical retail market.

David Ryden said: “I’m excited to work with such a progressive company at a really exciting time for products such as Husqvarna Automower. Husqvarna represents a great mix of quality, innovation and heritage which I will be proud to promote".

Mike Hind, UK Field Sales Manager was pleased to welcome the new recruits: “I want to welcome both Davids to Husqvarna, they bring a wealth of experience in the sales sector and I know their enthusiasm and expertise will be a great addition to the team."