GCA appoints new garden centre inspector

Horticultural business consultant Mark Pitman has been selected from a record‑breaking number of applicants to secure the role of garden centre inspector with the Garden Centre Association (GCA). He brings more than four decades of experience from his operational management, retail leadership, environmental stewardship and executive positions to the role.

'Ensure consistency and high standards'
Peter Burks, chief executive of the GCA, said: “We’re delighted Mark is joining our team of inspectors. Highly experienced in our sector, he’s recognised for his extensive industry knowledge and operational excellence.

“He will be integral in helping us to ensure consistency and high standards through our membership and will visit approximately 40 of our members’ centres this spring. He will also make presentations at our regional meetings this summer and during our annual conference in January 2027.”

Pitman added: “I’m thrilled to be working with the GCA to maintain their high standards of excellence in retailing across all members, and to be able to bring my experience to the role. It’s going to be very interesting, and I relish the opportunity to go out and visit centres and chat to members in my new professional capacity.”

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