Richard McKenna

Richard has over 20 years of experience in the horticulture industry.  He began his career in plant retail working in Ireland, the UK and New Zealand, after which he built his expertise in the wholesale plant supply market.

As Managing Director of Provender Nurseries since 2013, Richard has established the wholesale plant cash and carry and sundries supplier as a leader in the South East.

He has spent 8 years as an active member of the International Plants Propagators Society (IPPS) Europe, on the Board and representing the organisation internationally.

A dedicated believer in nurturing talent in the industry, Richard works hard to promote horticulture as a positive career choice for students in the UK and Europe, including organising exchange programmes to share knowledge and build networks.