New director announced for Langlands Garden Centres

by | Aug 26, 2021 | Community, News | 0 comments

Langlands Nurseries Ltd has announced the appointment of Daniel Lawton as director. Dan started his new role on the 1 August 2021 and is bringing more than 18 years of industry experience into the business.

He first started working for the company in 2012 before acquiring an extensive range of skills and knowledge in other garden centres.

“My garden centre career began at the age of 15 in Heighley Gate Garden Centre where my role involved loading cars with compost and pushing trolleys,” says Daniel. “Developing a deeper interest then I went on to study horticulture for three years whilst working in the centre. Over the last 18 years I have gained a huge amount of experience being employed by a number of other businesses within this field.

“I feel honoured and privileged to be joining James and Robert Ducker as a director of Langlands and I would like to thank them for this fantastic opportunity. Langlands has had a tough 18 months, but I am proud to say that the team have done an amazing job providing a great service to our customers. We will continue to focus on investing in the team and making improvements within the centres.”

James Ducker, managing director of Langlands Nurseries Ltd adds: “It is with great pleasure that I am announcing the appointment of Dan as a director of Langlands Nurseries Ltd. He has been a crucial part in steering the company through the COVID pandemic and with Dan now on board as a director, I am certain Langlands will continue to thrive.”

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