Centurion Europe has boosted its sales team with the appointment of Andrew Harding as area sales manager for the south. 

The Blue Diamond Group has appointed Patricia Alford-Burnett as a non-executive director on the company's board. 

Wholesaler and distributor, Centurion Europe has appointed David Knight as business development manager to help support the company's continued expansion. 

Toolbank sales director Simon Bicknell has been appointed to the newly-created position of marketing development director within the company. 

Experienced sales executive James Brindle has re-joined Gardman as the company's business development director. 

Digital retail expert Rakhi Parekh is to join Kingfisher as a non-executive director from February 1. 

Tim Clapp has been promoted to the role of head of range (horticulture and garden care) at B&Q's parent group Kingfisher. 

Dunlop, specialist manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, finishing and decorating products, has hired Lewis Turner as area sales manager for East Anglia and the South East as part of the company's continual expansion. 

As Forest Garden ramps up activity to meet the early spring demand, the garden timber products manufacturer confirmed that it has employed several new team members, strengthening both its sales force presence and approach to new product development. 

In preparation for a bumper 2016, Vitax Limited has appointed a new south-east area manager this month.