Garden retailer Adam Wigglesworth from Aylett Nurseries in Hertfordshire has been appointed Vice President-elect of the HTA.

Adam obtained an Agricultural Economics degree (BSc.AgEcon), at Wye College, University of London, after which he traded commodities in the City.

Adam joined Aylett Nurseries in 1993. As a Director of Aylett Nurseries, Adam is actively involved in every aspect of the business, which he runs together with his wife and her family. Over the past year Adam has chaired the HTA Retail Management Committee, of which he has been a member for several years.

Commenting on the appointment, HTA Chief Executive Carol Paris said: “We are delighted that Adam is joining us on the HTA Board and taking up the role of Vice President-elect.

"With his garden retail and nursery background Adam has a fantastic enthusiasm and passion for the industry and will bring a great deal to the role.”