The Prosper Buying Group has announced the appointment of Simon Bourne (Retail Director, Perrywood Garden Centres) as its new Chairman, succeeding Terry Head (Retail & Marketing Director, Stewarts Garden Centres), who steps down after six successful years in the Chairman role.
During his tenure, Terry has welcomed new members into the group and has worked closely with fellow members and supplier partners to secure strong commercial terms and enhance the group’s collective buying power.
Simon comments, “Terry has been a brilliant Chairman and has played a key role in strengthening Prosper’s membership and supplier relationships. On behalf of everyone in the Group, I’d like to thank him for his leadership and commitment over the past six years.”
Looking ahead, Simon will focus on building on the strong foundations already in place — continuing to grow membership, strengthening supplier partnerships and ensuring Prosper delivers maximum value to its members.
“Prosper is in a strong position, and I’m looking forward to continuing the excellent work already underway and driving the group forward,” Simon added.
The Prosper Group contains nine companies:
- Aylett Nurseries,
- Cowell’s Garden Centre,
- Chessington Garden Centre,
- Henry Street Garden Centre,
- Knights Garden Centres,
- Perrywood Garden Centres,
- Stewarts Garden Centres,
- St. Peters Garden Centre,
- Stratford Garden Centre & Warwick Garden Centre
Together they have 15 garden centres with a joint turnover of £95m.
