Johnson’s Veterinary Products appoints two managers

Johnson’s Veterinary Products, has appointed Matthew Gwynn as assistant sales and digital marketing manager and Jack Franks as assistant purchasing and procurement manager.

Gwynn is the son of current managing director Paul Gwynn and Franks is the son of current Sales Director, Nick Franks.

Both Gywnn and Franks forged business careers before being invited to join the business personally by former Chairman David Johnson.

Paul Gwynn said: “The arrival of Matthew and Jack has immediately given the business a lift and David would have been immensely happy and proud had he lived to witness their first day here at Johnson’s.

“Our identity as a family business has been central to the success of Johnson’s for more than 100 years. This decision to recruit from our families is about ensuring we have the ambition, commitment and enthusiasm to continue the firm’s independent future.”

He added: “Both Matthew and Jack spent a lot of school and university holidays working here at Johnson’s, in the office and the warehouse, when their passion for the business was ignited. For everyone within the business, it’s like welcoming colleagues back to work.

“We recognise the need for youthful insight and learning, to take Johnson’s forward to face the growing challenges of the modern global commercial environment.”

Johnson’s specialises in supplying pet healthcare products to the veterinary trade.