TWO ‘strategic’ new appointments have been made at H&H Group as it marks its 100th anniversary.
Robin Anderson, current head of farmstock operations for Harrison and Hetherington, will take up the role of managing director, while Scott Donaldson will move into the newly created role of group director for H&H Group Plc.
As MD, Robin will oversee the entire farmstock business. With an extensive background in the auction industry, he has built a reputation for his leadership and ability to understand and address the needs of the sector. In his new role, Robin will assume full responsibility for all staff, financial, and operational matters across the business. Robin joins the board of Farmstock alongside Scott Donaldson, Laura Millar, and Richard Rankin.
Meanwhile, Scott, who has served as managing director for several years, will transition into a more externally focused role. He will strive to promote and build the livestock trading business on local, national, and international platforms, using his extensive industry experience to provide strategic guidance to the group board. Scott’s new role will allow him to offer valuable insight into rural sector trends, livestock market dynamics, and emerging challenges. He will ensure that the interests of the company, its shareholders and customers are met, and the wider livestock markets are well represented.
Commenting, group chairman Will Hamilton said: “Following positive results and a period of continued growth and profitability, these appointments are the strategic next steps in the evolution and reach of both the group and H&H Farmstock’s influence.
“Our aim is to ensure the business is fit for the future in terms of innovation. We will continue to collaborate with our customers to provide them with the best service levels, utilising our industry-leading live and online auction platforms to maximise their returns. “We are excited to see both Scott and Robin bring their guidance and vision to the next stage of H&H’s development.”
CEO Richard Rankin added: “With Robin and Scott in these key leadership positions, we are ensuring that H&H continues to evolve, innovate, and lead the way in livestock trading and the rural sector.”
Robin said he’s ‘honoured’ to take on the position, adding: “My focus will be on streamlining operations, advancing our services, and ensuring that H&H remains at the forefront of the industry with a focus on efficiency and excellence.”
And Scott is ‘excited’ at the opportunity, saying: “The future of H&H is one of growth and expansion, and I am looking forward to contributing to this.”
