Sarah Squire has taken her father’s place at the head of Squire’s Garden Centres.
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After 30 years as Chairman and over 50 years in the business, Colin Squire OBE is now Chairman Emeritus.
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He remains an active director of the business. Colin’s focus will be on developments at each of Squire?s garden centres.
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Sarah comments, ?It is a great privilege to take on the role of chairman of our family company. I have learned so much from my father and from the many people I have worked with over the years within our business.
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“I am inspired daily by the team I work with. Together we share a passion for our horticultural business and our industry.
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“We’re fortunate to have such great support from our local communities. I am confident that, although there will be challenges, we can look forward with optimism.
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Sarah will focus on further developing the business, which has 15 centres in the South East.
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Sarah qualified as a solicitor specialising in commercial property before joining. She has extensive retail experience having worked in various roles across the company.
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Sarah has two grown-up children and in her spare time enjoys gardening with her husband. Sarah?s grandfather D.J. Squire founded the family business 82 years ago.
