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Boyd Douglas-Davies to join HTA board as VP


along with extended catering and the introduction of hugely successful soft play barns. Further to this Boyd founded Garden Re-Leaf Day and is a Trustee of The Greenfingers Charity. Commenting


on the


The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announces that Boyd Douglas- Davies, CEO of Hillview Garden Centres, is to join the HTA Board as Vice-President. A well-known figure in the


industry, Boyd has over 30 years of garden retail experience, and is currently CEO of Hillview Garden Centres. The group consists of 11 garden centres across middle England. Developments at the centres include refurbished plant and horticultural departments,


appointment HTA President Adam Taylor said: “We are delighted to announce Boyd’s appointment to the HTA Board as Vice-President. Boyd has had a long association with the industry and the HTA having served on our Retail Suppliers Committee and Commercial Committee, as well as being a recipient of the HTA Pearson Memorial Medal for outstanding service to the garden industry. He is a true industry supporter demonstrated by his involvement in many initiatives not least the fantastic work achieved through the creation of Garden Re-Leaf Day and the work he does for Greenfingers.”


Boyd Douglas-Davies commented: “The HTA plays such a huge part in all aspects of the industry. I am extremely proud to be invited to join the Board and look forward to supporting it to the best of my abilities.”


Brian Fraser appointed to HTA board


The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)


has announced the


appointment of Brian Fraser, general manager and director of Oakover Nurseries near Ashford, Kent, to the HTA Board as a non-executive director.


Commenting on the appointment


Adam Taylor, HTA president, said: “We are very pleased to announce Brian as our latest recruit to the HTA Board.


Brian has represented HTA growers as Chairman of the Tree & Hedging Committee for a number of years. Oakover Nurseries Ltd has had a long association with the HTA with one of its founders, Tom Wood, acting as HTA President in 1988/89. More recently Brian has helped lead the development of the plant health agenda and this appointment considerably strengthens grower representation at Board level.”


BIRA names Andrew Goodacre as new CEO


The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA)


has appointed Mr Goodacre comes with


Andrew Goodacre, formally of the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) as its new CEO. Andrew will replace Alan Hawkins, who retires after 33 years with BIRA. a


wealth of


experience within the membership organisation sector, having held the role of CEO at the RLA since 2013 and previously holding a senior position at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Before that, he gained significant experience within the hospitality sector. Having increased membership at the RLA and implementing campaigns that raised the profile of small businesses with national and


local governments at the FSB, the Committee behind Goodacre’s appointment are confident they have the right person for the role. On making the selection, Chris Patterson of Pattersons Catering and Cleaning Supplies in Bristol, who led the recruitment committee said: “Andrew’s appointment comes at a crunch point within retail; with the rise of online shopping, the disproportionate and unfair business rates system, ever-increasing pressures on retailers, alongside Alan’s retirement, now more than ever we need strong leadership from our trade association. Andrew’s rich experience of lobbying government and increasing membership levels will help put bira at the centre of the High Street debate, while his relaxed collaborative style will encourage engagement from both members and staff alike to ensure independent retailers can not just survive, but thrive once more.”


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