Southampton-based Draper Tools has announced the youngest member of the senior leadership team in the businesses 104-year-old history.

Sarah Hartland has been promoted to Head of Marketing, alongside five impressive new hires across the company’s sales and finance teams.

Sarah Hartland, who previously held the position of Marketing Campaign Manager, will be the youngest member of the company’s more than century old senior leadership team at 32 years old.

Having joined the business over four years ago, Sarah has been an integral part of the marketing team during that time, playing a crucial role in many of the company’s most successful product launches.

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Speaking about her appointment, Sarah commented: “Draper is a brand with so much potential, which is why I’ve been passionate about growing my career here.

“When I joined the company in 2019 as a Senior Marketing Executive, I never thought I’d be leading the department.”

She added: “Yes, I’m the youngest person in our leadership team, by quite a few years but I’m proof that if you work hard then age does not matter.

“I am excited to be part of Draper’s future and to support the business with modern marketing.”