The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the appointment of Will Armitage as its new President, following the Annual General Meeting held at Horticulture: The Conference on 25 September 2024. Will Armitage takes over from Alan Down, who completed his term and now assumes the role of Immediate Past President. Jane Lawler has been named Vice President.
In addition, two new directors are joining the HTA Board, Mark Pitman Managing Director of Wildlife World, and Mike Burks Managing Director of The Gardens Group. Both bring a wealth of diverse experience and expertise that will significantly contribute to the ongoing success and innovation within the association.
Will Armitage, newly appointed HTA President, said: "I saw this as an opportunity to give back to the association that has given us so much and my pledge to the members will be to endeavor to leave the association in just as good a position as it is now, if not better. I would also just like to take this opportunity to thank the members for voting me in and to everyone at the HTA for making my past 2 years as Vice President so interesting and rewarding."
Jane Lawler, who has assumed the role of Vice President, said: "It's been a journey of discovery as an HTA Board member over the past few years, and I've learned a great deal about the critical work the association does on behalf of members. I'm very pleased to now be allowed to take an even more active role and I am looking forward to working with the rest of the team to continue that work."
For more information:
Horticultural Trades Association
www.the-hta.org.uk