Board reshuffle at largest chain

Alison Mercer
Wednesday, September 25, 2002

The senior management team of the UK's largest nursery chain, Asquith Court, is to undergo a reshuffle next week. From 1 October, chairman Phil Phil Rhodes becomes the new chief executive, while Peter Aughterson, managing director of the group since 1993, will remain a director, focusing on the future strategic development of the business, including school and nursery acquisitions. Mr Aughterson will also explore the development of further partnerships following Asquith Court's joint venture with Jarvis plc to set up purpose-built nurseries alongside primary and secondary schools.