New recruits at Forest Garden will strengthen the sales force and the company’s approach to new product development.

David Bodley (right) comes in as key account manager for the northern region.  He brings a wealth of experience across many channels, including builders’ merchants and DIY, having worked for Egger and Kronospan in the decorative panels and flooring markets.

Stephen Gough (left) has been promoted to key account manager for the southern region, following 18 successful months managing sales of Forest products in the south-west. David and Stephen will be supported by a network of regional sales executives.

David Sweetland (below) takes over the south-west region. His experience at Sinclair has given him a strong understanding of the garden centre market.

Forest’s sales and marketing director John Gomersall says the expansion could not have come at a better time and gives Forest national sales coverage at all levels ahead of the spring sales peak.

Guy Jackson takes on the new role of group product manager, which has been created with the specific aim of driving more new product development. Guy’s experience includes 14-years at Stanley Black & Decker and more recently at Scotts Miracle Gro. 

John Gomersall said Forest had diversified in recent years into many new areas, including GYO and more recently garden furniture.  “Guy’s appointment will help to drive this need for further innovation, enabling us to plug any gaps and ultimately creating a range of products that not only deliver quality and choice for retailers, but also provides consumers with a range of options to help them make the most of their outside spaces in a variety of ways.”

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