Mr Bishop is currently round timber manager with AJ Charlton & Sons Ltd. He has over 30 years’ experience in the sector and has wide experience in representing the industry and engaging with government agencies.
"The industry in Wales faces real challenges if it is to secure its future," said Mike Harvey, chairman of Confor in Wales. "It requires strong and effective representation, and I am very pleased that Confor has been able to appoint someone of Martin’s calibre to this important post."
Mr Bishop will join Confor on May 1 and be based at Abergavenny.
