Andy McIndoe leaves Hillier Nurseries for pastures new
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Hillier Nurseries & Garden Centres have announced that Andy McIndoe left the company on Friday (23 October) for pastures new...
He declined to give details about his next moves but told GTN Xtra: "My objective always has been, and will continue to be, to maintain the profile of plants and gardening within an industry that has become more diverse in its focus. I believe it is essential if we are to encourage enthusiastic young people to make this a career."
He has been a major part of the Hillier story for the past 37 years, serving as Hillier Garden Centre Director before assuming the role of Hillier Managing Director seven years ago.
During his time at Hillier, Andy created 25 Gold-Medal winning RHS Chelsea exhibits, led Hillier Gardening Club tours around Britain and Europe, gave frequent gardening talks to gardening groups and industry bodies, wrote many of the bestselling Hillier Gardener’s Guides and was the principal media spokesperson for Hillier.
Robert Hillier, Chairman of Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres said: “Andy has played a tremendous role in Hillier’s success. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Andy for his outstanding contribution over the past three decades.”
Andy's farewell satement said: “It has been a great honour and a pleasure to be a part of the Hillier story for so long and to have worked so closely with such an enthusiastic, knowledgeable team. I am excited to now be able to focus on what I am most passionate about, which is communicating, educating, designing and enthusing about the wonderful world of plants and gardening.”
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