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Wildlife World makes key management appointment

 

Wildlife World, Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of wildlife products, has appointed Mark Pitman to its management team. He joins the business in January 2020 to lead their marketing function, alongside a progressive development plan for future growth.

 

Mark has over 30 years experience in the horticultural industry, working for Notcutts, Capital Gardens, Hillier Nurseries, and most recently for the John Lewis Partnership, at Longstock Park Nursery in Hampshire, on the Waitrose & Partners Farm, Leckford Estate.

 

Norman Sellers, MD, said: “ I am delighted to welcome Mark to Wildlife World, we have a fantastic team in the business who are all committed to its success, and Mark’s industry experience will be invaluable to us as we develop our strategic plans for the future." 

 

Mark commented: “ Wildlife World are an innovative and well respected company, and I’m really pleased to be joining them. It’s an exciting time for everyone as we have some great plans for growth"

 

Wildlife World, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, design all its products at workshops near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, testing them at its own farm and woodlands. The company is a pioneer in promoting conservation awareness and education. Quality of design and manufacture using naturally durable and sustainable materials is paramount in everything the company makes.

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