National Timber Group (NTG) has appointed Ed Holder as Managing Director of NTG England.

Holder was previously Managing Director of specialist timber merchant SV Timber, acquired by NTG in 2022. He brings over 30 years’ experience in timber with a proven track record of driving transformational growth.

Throughout his career Holder has been instrumental in creating and expanding businesses, founding SV Timber Ltd in 2004. There are now three thriving SV Timber branches in the East Midlands employing more than 60 staff.

Holder said: “After accepting this leadership position in September 2024, I have been focused on supporting to restructure the business in several key areas. I am 100% committed to ensuring that NTG England maintains strength and agility within the timber and construction industry. I am looking forward to leading our experienced NTG England team, and I am determined to drive the group forward - utilising our potential for growth and success.” 

Jon Gatfield, NTG Chairman, added: “We’re very excited to have Ed leading our England business. His proven skills building SV Timber will be ideal as we head into 2025 and the promise of an ambitious house building programme and broader economic recovery. We all wish Ed every success.”