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We are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with Mr Fothergill's Seeds to recruit three key leadership roles to their Board; Chief Technology Officer, Commercial Director and Brand Director.

Mr Fothergill’s was founded in 1978 by Jeff Fothergill and Brian Carey and over the last decade has been run by their sons, David Carey and John Fothergill, together with Aaron Whitehouse. It supplies horticultural products via its direct to consumer channels and to more than 5,500 retailers and partners including large national retailers and garden centres worldwide.

It has expanded into a £50m turnover business with a strong brand which now trades in over 30 countries. The business is run from its Newmarket HQ and its offices in Australia and New Zealand, employing more than 250 staff.

Mr Fothergill's as a group is a multi-brand business incorporating B2B and DTC:

• Mr Fothergills Seeds - www.mr-fothergills.co.uk
• Darlac - darlac.com

Recently, the business has been through a management buyout with private equity backing. The deal provides a growth platform for the senior management team, supported by new capital from Harwood Private Capital and OakNorth Bank.

Dave Carey, CEO at Mr Fothergill’s said: "The business has remained true to its family values whilst becoming one of the world’s leading seed brands. These values, and our commitment to supporting our customers with the best possible products and service, will continue to be at the core of our offer as we enter into an exciting new era with Harwood Private Capital."