Rowlinson Timber has announced the appointment of Darren Hill to its board of directors with immediate effect.

Mr Hill will take the position of sales director and report directly to Richard Smith, the company said.

He has been part of the Rowlinson Timber team since 1 March, 2009 and has held the position of UK sales manager since January 2013.

Mr Hill has worked in the timber industry since 1995.

Rowlinson Timber said its management and staff wish Mr Hill every success in his new position.