The manufacturer of decorative and core garden timber ranges has appointed Louise Hardiman to the new role of product marketing manager to further manage and promote its ranges.
Ms Hardiman has previously held product management and marketing communications roles at leading brands, including LG Harris, Vax, Swish and ColArt. Working closely with the company's head of marketing Vicky Nuttall, Ms Hardiman will help drive Forest's product development, marketing and merchandising activities across the DIY, gardening and home sectors.

Forest Garden sales and marketing director John Gomersall said: "Louise's expertise will bring a fresh perspective to the marketing of our ranges, and the retail and merchandising support we deliver to our customers. We are greatly looking forward to working with her."