Gareth Kirkwood Obe

Gareth Joins the Nurture Landscapes Group as the new CEO, responsible for the strategic direction and management of the business, including all operations.

Prior to joining Nurture, Gareth was formerly Managing Director of The AA Roadside Services, a position he held for four years.

With a BA from the University of Strathclyde and MBA from Lancaster University, Gareth Kirkwood OBE has enjoyed an extensive career spanning more than three decades.

In that time, he has overseen sizeable expansions and transformation at some of the world’s most recognised names, including 22 years at British Airways, including four years running BA’s regional airline, six years at the helm of its World Cargo division and a further two as director of operations.

The AA’s work to support the nation through the pandemic, including free breakdown cover for NHS staff, support for London and East of England ambulance services and free signage for vaccination centres across the UK, saw Gareth named in the 2021 year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Gareth will use his knowledge and invaluable expertise to help take the business to the next stage of its journey.