• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Friday May 9 2025

Hills Group appoints new divisional managing directors

A Swindon company that is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year has appointed new managing directors for its waste solutions and homes divisions.

Neil Pollard has been promoted from divisional director – commercial, to divisional managing director, waste solutions at The Hills Group, while Mark Tinson has been promoted from operations director, to divisional managing director, homes.

Neil said: “The next few years promises to be an exciting time for our business – and with the considerable talent and continued hard work of the waste team, I’m confident we can maximise these opportunities and drive the business forward together.”

Ed Dodd, deputy chief executive of The Hills Group, said: “When the new role of divisional managing director – waste solutions was advertised it attracted a high calibre of applications, but Neil was the standout candidate given the positive impact he has had on our commercial operations, his industry knowledge and his vision for the future growth of our business.”

Mark said: “There will no doubt be new challenges and opportunities ahead, but the guidance that retiring group director Nick King has given me over the last three years make me feel that I am well prepared to meet them head on.”

Nick King added: “I am delighted and reassured that after 30 years involvement with Hills, since building the first Hills Home, I am handing over the reins to Mark’s very capable hands. He has shown in his role as operations director, a focus and commitment to quality, which I am sure will help the business push forward in the coming years.”

Mike Hill, chief executive of The Hills Group said: “Hills is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025, so I am reassured that the stewardship and future success of our Waste Solutions and Homes divisions is secure in the hands of Neil and Mark.

“I would like to congratulate them both on their appointments and wish them all the best in their new roles.”