Having worked in the turf and amenity industry for over 25 years, Richard brings a wealth of relevant experience to his new role. He has held both groundsman and greenkeeping positions which saw him working at several high profile golf courses both in the UK and abroad including the role of course manager at The Hertfordshire Golf and Country Club. Complimenting his ‘hands-on’ experience, Richard has also worked in sales and marketing roles within the amenity industry.

Commenting on his appointment, Richard said: “I can’t wait to start helping customers produce quality sports surfaces. I’m also looking forward to meeting old friends and new people in the industry.

“I would like to ensure we continue to exceed our customers’ expectations and grow the brands’ presence in the industry using my experience, knowledge and customer service,” he said