Dan Lawton Appointed GCA Area Co-Chair for the North
12.09.2025
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news — our very own General Manager, Dan Lawton, has been appointed as the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Area Co-Chair for the North. This role covers Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the North of England, and sees Dan joining forces with Justin Williams, Managing Director at Fron Goch Garden Centre, to lead and support the region’s members.
Dan’s horticultural journey
Dan’s career in horticulture started at just 14, working as a trolley boy at his nearest garden centre in Northumberland. After studying horticulture for three years at Kirkley Hall College, he discovered a real passion for plants.
His career has taken him across Yorkshire, where he’s worked in a variety of roles with Klondyke before becoming a Director at Langlands Garden Centres. Since joining Moss & Moor, he’s brought his experience, energy and vision to lead our team here in Ilkley.
What it means for Moss & Moor
Dan’s appointment is a proud moment for us as a business. His leadership has already made a huge impact in-store, from reimagining how we work as a team to improving our customer experience. Having his passion and expertise recognised at a national level is something we’re all delighted about.
What the team say about Dan
We asked a few members of our team to share their thoughts about working with Dan:
💬 “Dan is motivated, driven and full of ideas, but he’s also approachable, grounded and down-to-earth. He’s got a cheeky side too, which makes working with him really enjoyable.” – Kerstin
💬 “He’s understanding, enthusiastic and has a real eye for detail. Dan has turned around the business, made major changes in-store and always makes it work for both customers and staff. He’s sociable, approachable and leads with great energy.” – Mick
💬 “Dan is organised, knows what he wants, focused and hardworking. He sets clear goals and always drives us forward.” – Alex
💬 “He’s knowledgeable, full of good ideas and professional — a great leader for our team.” – Andrea
Looking ahead
On his new role, Dan says:
“We’re very committed GCA members at Moss & Moor and I am delighted to have been asked to join the Executive Committee as Area Co-Chair for the North. I’m looking forward to connecting with members across the region and working alongside Justin to support the GCA.”
We couldn’t be prouder of Dan and can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll bring to the wider GCA community. 🌿✨
