George McRobbie retires from BSW

Since stepping down as managing director of Tilhill just over 12 months ago after almost 20 years’ service on the board of Tilhill, including eight years as MD, he has remained a director of BSW to see through the transfer of ownership to Endless LLP and the acquisition of Maelor Forest Nurseries.

Mr McRobbie’s role at Tilhill saw him successfully lead an award-winning team across a network of offices throughout the UK.

As a non-executive director at Confor, with seven years in the business to date, he has used his extensive industry knowledge to influence progress and decision-making aligned to sustainable priorities.

Mr McRobbie’s BSc in forestry from the University of Aberdeen led to many relevant and related roles such as holding the position of Forestry Commissioner for both Scotland and Wales.

Numerous other leadership roles and non-executive directorships illustrate the scale of his industry influence, including roles at the Forest Industries Development Council, PEFC UK, Treeline UK, Forestry Publications, Fountain Renewable Resources, Fountain Forestry Inc, the Northern Forestry Fund and Northern Tree Surgeons.   

“George’s deep knowledge of the industry has been instrumental for the ongoing success of both Tilhill and the BSW Group more widely,” said Tony Hackney, BSW chief executive officer.

“George leaves a great legacy and will be greatly missed come October. He leaves with our very best wishes for his retirement.”

“I have been blessed with a very varied career throughout my 45 years in the forest industries, having been involved in all aspects of forestry throughout Britain at one time or another,” said Mr McRobbie.

“My only regret is to be retiring at a time of unprecedented opportunity for the forest industries in general and for the BSW Group in particular.”