Time for a new chapter at Hilliers Nurseries The chairman of Hillier Nurseries, Robert Hillier, has stood down from the role after more than 50 years in the business, and having been the driving force since 1980. It is his passion and dedication that has led Hillier to where it is today, from the introduction and growth of the retail chain of garden centres, to the expansion of the Hillier Trees division, winning significant tenders for projects such as The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. FBUK Members in the news
George Hillier has taken over as Chairman of the family-run business while Robert remains at the company on a part-time basis as a board director.
“It has been a privilege to be at the forefront of this company for so long. I am extremely proud to be handing over to the next generation of the Hillier family,” says Robert Hillier. “We are a business that has always looked to the future, so it is wonderful to see George take the reins and continue to build on the fantastic achievements of the last 160 years.” George has worked in the company for 23 years, most recently managing the company’s property acquisitions and developments, expanding Hillier’s portfolio from 12 to 22 garden centres, as well acquiring additional land for growth in the Hillier tree nurseries. George Hillier comments: “I’m looking forward to the opportunities ahead of us. These are exciting times for Hillier following our recent acquisitions and our launch of online shopping”. “The world is experiencing some uncertain times right now, but we have a strong and experienced team at Hillier who support our values and our vision and care about our customers, so we’re in a great position to look at what’s next for our business and continue the growth that my predecessors championed for decades.” Hillier will celebrate its 160th anniversary next year, and during that time, remarkably, there have only been four Chairmen. Transitions like this are always a significant milestone in any company’s history and good luck to George, Robert and all the team at Hilliers, for this exciting next chapter. Shorefield Holidays double at the 2024 British HR Awards FBUK Members Shorefield Holidays, based in Dorset, were recently recognised as double winners at the prestigious British HR Awards 2024. Their hardworking team having been awarded as both Hospitality & Leisure Company of the Year 2024 and were honoured to have won the Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year 2024. Congratulations to all the family and team at Shorefield, and we hope you celebrated accordingly!
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