Singapore: As Rain Bird’s Southeast Asia Area Manager, Rob Weiks will be responsible for strategic sales planning, business development and golf market share growth in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Guam and Brunei.
Hainan Island, China: Shanqin Bay Golf Club, one of Asia’s most private and exclusive golfing establishments, has appointed Shane Templeton as Director of Golf Course Maintenance.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States: Profile Products has hired Shane Porzio as its President. Jim Tanner will remain the company’s Chief Executive Officer and focus on business development.
Paris, France: Alastair Higgs has been promoted to the role of Europe Service Manager with Rain Bird. Higgs’ responsibilities will include developing and driving forward service activities for Rain Bird across Europe.
Birmingham, England: Bernhard and Company has strengthened its relationship with Saudi Arabia-based distributor, Delta Turf Care, which has been appointed as the official distributor for the UAE, Oman and Bahrain.
Phang-Nga, Thailand: Scotsman Simon Mees has been appointed as General Manager at Aquella Golf and Country Club, Thailand’s newest golfing establishment.
Singapore: Australian Marcus Giles has assumed the role as Membership and Administration Manager at the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
Arizona, United States: Rain Bird has appointed Golf & Irrigation of Christchurch, New Zealand as its exclusive distribution partner for the full range of Rain Bird Golf irrigation products for golf courses, contractors and turf managers.
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has welcomed Irelands Groundcare as its new dealer for Lincolnshire and Rutland.
Cardiff, Wales: Specialist bunker solutions provider EcoBunker has made a change in its distribution arrangements for Southeast Asia, appointing Centaur Asia Pacific as its sole partner for the region.
Florida, United States: Greg Norman will serve as the Global Golf Ambassador for all of Sandals Resorts’ premier golf destinations spanning three islands.
Tucson, Arizona, United States: Tony Whelan has returned to Rain Bird’s Golf Division as its new International Sales Manager.