Gardman have appointedChris Keightley as National Account Manager. He will manage key accounts, predominantly in the high street channel.

Keightley was previously was area sales managerat Trixie Pet Products, sales development manager at Happy Pet Products and national sales representative at Jagram Timber Products. He began his career in retail management with Blooms Garden Centres.

Keightley said he was pleased to be joining the company at a time when it was going to market with some compelling deals and promotions.

Bernard Shannon, Gardman’s sales director, said Keightley’s valuable experience and approach fitted well with the company’s service-based strategy.