Jim McAlpine

Jim McAlpine

Fargro managing director Jim McAlpine is set to retire from the position in July after 27 years within the company.

McAlpine was appointed MD at the horticultural machinery and agrochemical supplier in 2011 after working as sales and marketing director.

He said: “It has been a great privilege to work for Fargro over the years. I have seen many positive changes that have propelled the business forward from an £11 million company to one turning over £20m, with a strong bottom line.

'The rapid growth we have experienced in recent years is testimony to the hard work, skills and dedication of the Fargro team and I have been proud to be a part of that development.'

Chairman David Godsmark said: 'I wish Jim the very best for the future, and thank him for his enormous contribution in building the business to its current level.'

Fargro is a major horticultural distribution company operating on a national scale, with strong local grower support in the east and south east of England, and is located near Arundel, in West Sussex. It is owned by its 315 shareholders, most of whom are growers.

The board of directors is working closely with the executive team to manage the transition and the search for a new MD is underway.