The European DIY-Retail Association (EDRA) has appointed Alisdair Gray as its director of European affairs, starting on September 1.
This new position has been created to develop the lobbying influence of the home centre industry with the European institutions and stakeholders, representing the interests of all home improvement businesses, large and small, says the organisation.

Mr Gray has been the director of the British Retail Consortium for the past seven years and has a wealth of experience representing retailers within Brussels. He will work closely with EDRA's members to ensure their voice is heard on legislative issues ranging from trade to environmental and sustainability policies.