Crabtree has been with CRG for over 17 years and has become an ‘integral part’ of the senior management team. As well as still working with a selection of key branded suppliers, Katrina will also be leading CRG’s ‘innovative’ new systems and data projects department.

The new department has focused its resource on the development of the brand new CRGDirectory system, a bespoke platform for CRG members to access a number of different portals.

Martin Ward, Country Range Group chief executive, said:  “With so much happening to our data and systems over the coming year for our members and suppliers, it’s imperative that the transition is managed as smoothly as possible and I have all the confidence in Katrina to deliver.”