BSW Timber has appointed a new group marketing manager.

Bryan Crennell will be based at the BSW sawmill in Cargo, Carlisle, and will head up a new marketing function for the group, which includes six sawmills in the UK and one in Latvia. He will report directly to BSW sales and marketing director Alan Wheat.

During the past 10 years Mr Crennell has held senior marketing positions with automotive dealer Reg Vardy, optical retailer The Health Clinic, and outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure Group.