Josh Beevor – the grandson of Orchard Toys founder Keith Harvey – has joined the educational games and jigsaws company as director and key account manager.
In his new role, Josh (pictured above with Keith) will be working with sales director Simon Prest and reporting into md, Simon Newbery.
His responsibilities will ensure he gains a view of the entire business, from shopper insights to warehousing logistics, and product design and development to ensure innovative new games and puzzles get to market.
“We’re delighted Josh is joining us, and excited to see him become a key member of our team and maintain the family involvement,” commented Simon Newbery, md at Orchard Toys.
Prior to joining Orchard Toys, Josh worked in London and New York. He gained experience in asset management with a year at Aberdeen Asset Management, qualifying as a chartered accountant. More recently he has spent three years as an accountant with Bandai Namco Holdings.
Josh continued: “It’s amazing to be here at Orchard Toys, becoming part of a great team, a really strong brand, and contributing to the business I’ve heard so much about for most of my life.”
Orchard Toys started at the kitchen table in Keith’s home – Orchard House in Plumtree, Nottingham. More than 50 years on, the preschool games manufacturer remains a privately owned family business, with Keith’s daughter and son-in-law, the owners, playing an active role in the company. As non executive director, Keith also continues to take a keen interest in the business.
