James Bastian, managing director of Winchester-based grounds care company Wildwood Machinery, says the appointment of new sales manager Rob Hogarth will expand its geographical reach and customer areas in 2025. He says this shows the company’s ambition.
“This year we have made significant progress in developing Wildwood Machinery, with the aim of becoming the leading supplier of grounds care services in the south of England.”
“Our agreement with leading machinery supplier INFINICUT®, our purpose-built new head office and the appointment of Rob Hogarth gives us the foundation to build further business with professional sports clubs, local authorities, schools and heritage sites. ” says James.
Rob Hogarth, newly appointed sales manager at Wildwood Machinery, has 25 years’ experience working at golf clubs across the UK, including leading the new course ‘Grow-in’ at the prestigious Remedy Oak Golf Club in Dorset. Some of them I was in charge of.
Rob’s priority at Wildwood is to drive sales of grounds care equipment and after-sales services and build relationships with other suitable equipment manufacturers and customers.
Rob began his career as a greenkeeper at his hometown golf club in Peebles and was promoted to head greenkeeper at the age of 19, the youngest player in Scotland at the time. In 2016, Rob moved into sales with the opportunity to be based in Dubai and work across the Gulf region, before returning to the UK in 2019 to work for Fairways Professional Groundscare as Sales Manager for Scotland.
“I’m so excited to be joining James and the team at Wildwood. I’m looking forward to getting out and seeing lots of old faces and hopefully making lots of new friendships,” says Rob. .
“Wildwood Machinery has rapidly established a strong reputation since its launch in 2022, and there is great potential to further build the business with the foundation that James and his team have put in place.”
Rob Hogarth can be contacted on 07349 124 926 and rob@wildwoodmachinery.com.
