Mr Fothergill’s Seeds has welcomed Ken Ross to the company as territory manager responsible for looking after garden retailers in an area running from Cambridgeshire to the West Midlands.

He fills the vacancy left by Chris Owen who has been promoted to a new role as business development manager with the recently acquired Darlac garden tool company. Ken brings a wealth of sales experience in the hobby seed trade having spent 14 years working for Unwins and then 12 years for Thompson and Morgan.

Announcing the appointment Mr Fothergill’s joint managing director, David Carey, said: “Ken will be a great asset to the company. His experience will only go to strengthen our commitment to great customer service.”

When not selling packet seeds, Ken spends his time as a keen supporter of Ayr United football club and the Scotland rugby team, of this Ken says “you can’t accuse me of glory hunting!” He also enjoys cycling, horse racing and music.