Danks Holdings, Australia’s hardware and garden centre group, has made two new appointments – Brendan Roberts as trade business manager and Nick Hailey as business manager.

Brendan Roberts will join the Danks Trade team in providing support for the trade component of member businesses in Victoria and Tasmania.

Using the expanded Danks Trade marketing program and his extensive experience from within the Group, Roberts will work closely with members across the Victorian and Tasmanian regions in order to grow their trade business and strengthen their trade offering in their local markets.

Nick Hailey will be based at Danks’ national office in Braeside, Victoria, and will work to strengthen and build member businesses for the future.

Hailey brings international industry experience to the role, with previous positions including local marketing manager for one of UK’s home improvement retailers, Wickes Building Supplies.

Danks’ member retailers include Home Timber & Hardware, Thrifty-Link Hardware and Plants Plus Garden Centre.