Fountains has appointed three new non-executive directors to strengthen experience levels in the grounds maintenance/forestry company's management. They are Nicholas Jeffrey, David Barrass and Henry Schmeltzer. Non-executive director Andrew Walker has left the board with immediate effect.
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