GIMA 2025 welcomes new council members
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GIMA Council - Mark Butler, Kate Ebbens, Craig Hall & Guy Jenkins
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Nigel Thompson
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Sarah Hill
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Jenny Douthwaite
The 2025 GIMA Annual General Meeting (March 25) saw the GIMA Council welcome new members while celebrating another year of growth.
New appointments included Sarah Hill (Meadow View Stone) and Nigel Thompson (Sipcam Home & Garden) as full members, with Jenny Douthwaite (Primeur) re-elected. Kate Ebbens (Capi Europe) was re-elected as GIMA President, expressing her commitment to strengthening member engagement and fostering connections with retailers amid economic challenges.
GIMA Treasurer Guy Jenkins (DLF) reported a small profit for 2024, citing the success of the GIMA Awards and membership growth as key factors in the association’s strong financial position.
The 2025/2026 GIMA Council includes:
- President: Kate Ebbens (Capi Europe)
- Vice President: Craig Hall (Deco-Pak)
- Honorary Treasurer: Guy Jenkins (DLF)
- Honorary Secretary: Mark Butler (Vitax)
- Additional members from Primeur, Hozelock, Elho, Zest Outdoor Living, and more.
GIMA membership is open to all UK and EU-based garden retail manufacturers and suppliers. For details, visit www.gima.org.uk or contact info@gima.org.uk.