Gary Tully, head of trade sales & product development of Cyril Johnston's Gardencare has been appointed as the new sales and marketing director of Stiga UK. He will be taking up his new role in May 2020.

Stiga say Gary has considerable experience in the garden machinery sector, having worked closely throughout his career with dealers and manufacturers. As well as sales and marketing, his own brand experience also involves identifying market trends, specifying, sourcing, and bringing new products to market.

"I am really looking forward to joining the Stiga team," said Gary. "As one of Stiga's distribution partners in Ireland, I have worked closely with the company for 20 years. I have always admired the company's approach, their culture and determination to succeed. 

"When anyone takes over a new position with a company it is always a challenge. The times we are living in, pose an extraordinary challenge that will require a new flexible approach. I know with Stiga we can face and overcome these problems. I am looking forward to the challenges ahead."