Branston strengthens seed division

21 May 2008

Stephen Hole (right) joins Branston as Seed Business Manager, with Peter Cargill (left) being recruited as Seed Technologist. Both report to Branston Field Director David Nelson.

Branston Seed was rebranded earlier this year after Branston opted to sell its shares in Pseedco and develop its own in-house seed division. Both Stephen and Peter previously worked for Pseedco and are looking forward to playing an active role in developing Branston's seed business.

"Branston has an excellent reputation in the industry and it is a natural move for the company to develop its own, in-house, seed division. Branston has great plans to develop a seed business with an excellent reputation for product quality and overall service. The chance to play a part in developing such a business was simply too good to turn down, " says Stephen.

Stephen, who brings with him over 25 years of potato industry experience, is part of a three-strong team, which includes Peter Hewett (Branston Seed Manager) and new recruit Peter Cargill.

"Like Stephen, I am very excited about playing a part in the development of Branston Seed," adds Peter Cargill. "Branston is very ambitious and wants to establish a great seed business and this is something we're all committed to achieving. I've known Stephen and the Branston team for several years and I'm very much looking forward to working with them all in this new role."

David Nelson is delighted with the new appointments. "When we parted company with Pseedco and decided to develop our own offer in-house we wanted to attract the best possible people to help us realise our ambitions. By recruiting Stephen and Peter, and having Peter Hewett already in situ, we now have an excellent team in place and we're looking forward to advancing our plans for Branston Seed."

Stephen and Peter Cargill will be based at Branston's Scottish site in Abernethy, while Peter Hewett will continue to work from the company's Lincoln office.