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Appointments
Moving places
The Landscaper Magazine congratulates the following in their new roles across the landscaping and turf care industries
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Countrywide Grounds Maintenance welcomes Phil Rogers as the new Business Development Manager. With 25 years of experience in the industry he will oversee operations across Northern England and Scotland.
Phil Rogers Speaking on his appointment, Rogers says: "I am excited to get started and work with our northern teams, maintaining our quality service and growing the customer base. "We want to continue to grow our presence across the UK, allowing us to serve more customers and develop employment to benefit local economies. Directly employing local people is key to our success; they take pride in their community and have an invested interest to provide a great service.”
New Technical Area Sales Managers for ICL
ICL has announced the appointment of Rob Ainscough and Fergal Greenan company as technical area sales managers. Rob, who will manage the territory across North West England, has always held an
Fergal Greenan interest in the science behind sports surfaces, which he says was ignited after playing a wide range of sports from an early age. Following a stint of work experience with grounds staff at Bolton Wanderers FC , he decided to pursue a career in sports turf. He undertook a
Rob Ainscough National Diploma at Myerscough College, during which time he volunteered to be part of the greenkeeping team at the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Course.
Rob then spent time in Australia working at Manly Golf Club and Royal Sydney Golf Club and on his return to the UK he took up an old position at Leigh Golf Club, Cheshire and was quickly promoted to Head Greenkeeper at 25 years old.
Fergal Greenan, will assist sales across Ireland. His extensive skillset has been displayed while working on various major golf courses in the US through the prestigious Ohio State Program.
He also boasts a degree in Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Landscape and Sports Turf Management and a Certificate in Teaching, utilised in his previous role as a lecturer at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Fergal will be working under Colman Warde, Ireland Country Manager, to build the business and to support ICL distributors.
Change in leadership at Reesink UK
Reesink UK has announced that David Cole will be stepping down from his role managing director in April 2022. David has passionately and successfully overseen the company’s turfcare, agriculture, used machinery and electric
David Cole vehicles business since 2014, and had previously worked for the former Lely business between 1990-1999. The reasons for his departure are personal; he says: “There are no business reasons attached to this, only personal. The unexpected loss of my wife last year was a huge blow. And after seeing the business through some strange and challenging times and identifying clearer waters ahead, my desire now is to spend more time with and focus on my grandchildren.”
Leading the recruitment process alongside David is Roon Hylkema, divisional director of Reesink UK’s parent company, Royal Reesink. Roon comments: “Reesink UK is one of the UK’s leading turfcare distributors and has 38 years working with The Toro Company, as such the role of managing director presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
“The company has history on its side, stability and longevity, but also exciting growth opportunities as we look to continue David’s good work diversifying our offering, introducing new brands and new product lines that compliment our core activities.”
Work will start shortly to identify David’s successor and to enable a handover period before next April.
