Yvonne Archibald (left) and Chris Holt (right).

Notcutts has announced it is making two changes to its Executive leadership team with the upcoming retirement of Graham Walker, Trading and Operations Director; with its appointment of a new Trading Director and Operations & Sustainability Director.

Yvonne Archibald will take up her new role on the November 1 as Trading Director. Yvonne curently holds the position of Category Head for Notcutts home and gifting department. With this appointment Ms Archibald will also step up to join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

Commenting on her appointment, she said: “I’m thrilled to take up this new role leading the retail strategy for Notcutts and look forward to working more closely with our talented team of experts, to contribute to a business that is deeply passionate about delivering innovative products at the right price to our customers.”

Elsewhere, Chris Holt will take up his new position as the company’s Operations & Sustainability Director and joining in November 1.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Holt said: “Notcutts is leading the way in the industry with its commitment to putting biodiversity, sustainability and the environment at the heart of its business. I am excited both to build on this legacy and also to drive forward our operational processes, to support our growth strategy and to provide the best possible experience for our customers.”

After more than 14 years at Notcutts, Graham Walker, Trading and Operations Director will be leaving the company at the end of 2024.

Nick Burrows, Notcutts’ CEO, said: “Graham has been hugely instrumental in the success of Notcutts. From planning and redeveloping many of our garden centres, transforming our distribution operations and to leading and aligning operations and buying and merchandising teams in pursuit of the company’s business goals.

“Graham’s impact on this business has been outstanding and we will miss him greatly. I would like to thank Graham for his vision, commitment, professionalism and leadership. Amongst his many achievements at Notcutts, he has been pivotal in the development of the teams he leads. A true testimony to Graham is the fact that two of his own team, Yvonne and Chris, have now come forward to take over his areas of responsibility.

“I am proud and delighted to have been able to make these homegrown internal appointments. Development of our colleagues both personally and professionally is at the forefront of our company culture. Yvonne and Chris not only bring invaluable expertise but a passion and determination to innovate and drive Notcutts forward into the next era. I congratulate them both on their success and wish Graham all the very best in his retirement.”