Deco-Pak has appointed Rod Slater as general manager in time for its 10th anniversary at Glee this September.

"This is a new chapter in my career, and I am very pleased to be a part of the team, meeting colleagues old and new, in what I see as exciting times for Deco-Pak and the garden industry as a whole," said Mr Slater.

Before taking on his new role, Mr Slater was managing director of All in One group of Garden Centres in the North West of England.

Deco-Pak Chairman Mike Hall added: “I am very pleased to welcome Rod to the Deco-Pak family. Rod has joined us at a busy yet exciting time, and his experience and knowledge of the industry will be a great asset to us going forward into the next decade.”