New leader at garden centre firm

The new chairman of a garden centre firm has called it a ‘privilege’ to take on the role.

Sarah Squire of Squire’s Garden Centres is set to take on the role of chairman, previously held by her father, Colin Squire OBE, who spent 30 years in the position.

Sarah said: “It is a great prilege to take on the role of chairman of our family company.”

She said: “I have learned so much from my father and from the many people I have worked with over the years, within our business, our industry and beyond.

“I am inspired daily by the dedicated team I work with and together we share a passion for our horticultural business and our industry.

“We are also incredibly fortunate to have such great support from our local communities.

“I am confident that, although there will undoubtedly be challenges along the way, we can look forward with optimism as Squire’s enters a new chapter.”

Sarah will focus on further developing the family business, which has 15 garden centres in the south east.

Sarah said she qualified as a solicitor and specialised in commercial property, before dedicing to join the family horticultural business 23 years ago.

Her grandfather DJ Squire founded the business, which provides quality plants and garden products, 82 years ago.