Jeff Kwiatkowski has been appointed as consumer products group UK sales director at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.
Mr Kwiatkowski brings nine years of experience with Scotts Miracle-Gro in the USA to the UK marketplace.

He said: "As the global consumer product leader in gardening, we will continue to focus on delivering superior and innovative products that make gardening easier and more enjoyable for our consumers. We can also learn from the US at doing even better in meeting the shoppers' needs at the point of purchase. By focusing on core principles of powerful brands, advertising, innovation and service, Scotts remains dedicated to supporting the growth of our UK retailers."

Mr Kwiatkowski's previous experience at Scotts in the USA includes three years as regional field sales manager, three years as marketing manager at Scotts' World Headquarters for pest and disease control products and three years as business development director in Scotts' Business Development Team for The Home Depot.