Andrew West joins Garden Centre

Andrew West has left Wickes Building Supplies to join the Garden Centre Group as head of garden care.

Andrew West has left Wickes Building Supplies to join the Garden Centre Group as head of garden care.

Mr West is a trained horticulturalist and will be responsible for formulating the future strategy and purchasing of garden products including furniture, garden sundries and growing media as well as overseeing the development of the new fencing and landscaping centres.

He previously worked for Blooms of Bressingham, now owned by the Garden Centre.

Nicholas Marshall, Garden Centre chief executive, said: "We are delighted to welcome Andrew to the Group. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the retail and garden centre industries."