There are several new appointments following recent acquisitions by BSW, as well individuals moving into new positions and retiring from the business.

BSW Group has announced the restructure of its senior management team, as it looks spearhead its growth and integration plans for the coming years.

Longstanding CEO, Tony Hackney – who has been in post since 2008 – moves into the newly created role of UK Chairman. Hackney's new role will see him stepping away from the day-to-day operations to focus on the strategic growth of the business.

Following the sale of BSW Group to Binderholz, Gebhard Du¨nser has joined the board as Chief Operating Officer, working alongside BSW Group’s existing Chief Financial Officer, Alan Milne.

Further additions to the operations board include Scott Grant, Managing Director – Pallets (Manufactured); Kevin McNeilly, Managing Director – Pallets (Reconditioned); and Robert Maclean, Group General Counsel. All of these appointments previously held senior positions at Scott Group, which was acquired by BSW Group in December 2022.

Norman Scott, meanwhile, has stepped down from his role leading the Scott Group, having overseen tremendous growth at the business over 30 years. He now makes the transition into his other interests and retirement from the pallet sector.

Tracy Trotter, who had been at Scott Group for over 20 years and played an instrumental part in its success, also left her Group Finance Director role on 31 July 2023.

Finally, Gavin Adkins, Managing Director of Tilhill and Maelor Forest Nurseries, has also left BSW Group. Over his ten years at the business, Gavin played a significant role during the numerous acquisitions and the sale to Endless LLP, and then on to Binderholz.