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GMA appoints Jason Booth as Chief Executive Officer

June 2, 2026/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

GMA appoints Jason Booth as Chief Executive Officer GMA has announced the appointment of Jason Booth as its next Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process. Jason brings more than 12 years’ experience within GMA, during which he has held a range of senior roles and made a significant contribution to the […]

Kubota proves a partnership that’s built to last at The Glasgow Academy

June 2, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota proves a partnership that’s built to last at The Glasgow Academy Since Robert Cheape joined The Glasgow Academy in 1985, the school and accompanying sports grounds have expanded significantly! His tenure as Head Groundsman has been underpinned by a long-standing partnership with dealers Hamilton Ross Group, and much of the success he has attributed […]

GMA appoints Jason Booth as Chief Executive Officer

June 2, 2026/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota proves a partnership that’s built to last at The Glasgow Academy

June 2, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

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GMA appoints Jason Booth as Chief Executive Officer

June 2, 2026/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

GMA appoints Jason Booth as Chief Executive Officer

GMA has announced the appointment of Jason Booth as its next Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process.

GMA appoints Jason Booth as Chief Executive Officer

Jason brings more than 12 years’ experience within GMA, during which he has held a range of senior roles and made a significant contribution to the organisation’s development. His deep understanding of GMA’s work and membership places him in a strong position to lead the organisation into its next phase.

As part of a planned and orderly transition, current CEO Geoff Webb will remain in post until March 2027, with Jason formally assuming the role in April 2027. This approach will ensure continuity and stability while supporting a smooth leadership handover.

Martyn Ward, Chair of the Board for the GMA, said: “We are delighted to appoint Jason as our next CEO. He brings a wealth of experience, a strong track record of leadership, and a deep understanding of both our organisation and the needs of our members. The Board is confident he is the right person to lead GMA forward. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Geoff for his continued leadership and his commitment to ensuring a seamless transition.”

Commenting on his appointment, Jason Booth said: “I’m incredibly proud to be stepping into the role of CEO at GMA. Having spent the past 12 years here, this is a very meaningful moment for me. The GMA, our members and the wider grounds management sector is something I care deeply about.

“Over the last decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with colleagues and getting to know many of our members, and those experiences have shaped how I see the organisation and its future.

“Supporting our members will continue to be at the heart of everything we do. I look forward to building on our strong foundations and working together to deliver even greater value in the years ahead.”

Geoff Webb, current CEO, added: “It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of the GMA and to work with such a dedicated team and engaged membership. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and confident that, in Jason, the organisation has a leader who understands its values, its strengths and its future potential. I look forward to supporting a smooth transition in the months ahead.”

The GMA remains focused on delivering its strategic priorities and supporting its members, with continuity in leadership and a clear direction for future growth.

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Kubota proves a partnership that’s built to last at The Glasgow Academy

June 2, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota proves a partnership that’s built to last at The Glasgow Academy

Since Robert Cheape joined The Glasgow Academy in 1985, the school and accompanying sports grounds have expanded significantly! His tenure as Head Groundsman has been underpinned by a long-standing partnership with dealers Hamilton Ross Group, and much of the success he has attributed to the reliability and versatility delivered by Kubota tractors in use at the grounds for over 30 years.

Kubota proves a partnership that’s built to last at The Glasgow Academy

Founded in 1845, The Glasgow Academy is the oldest continuously fully independent school in Glasgow, now providing a private coeducational day school for 1700 pupils. The school is renowned for its sporting prowess – with rugby and hockey played by both the students and Glasgow Accies Sports club in the winter months, then switching to primarily cricket, tennis and athletics during the summer. Working alongside Robert on the maintenance of the natural turf and artificial surfaces is a busy team of six, with three of the staff having over 120 years of service between them.

“With sport played daily, we rely heavily on having the right, reliable equipment to produce pitches that can withstand the pressure of constant wear” Robert says. For more than three decades, powering that maintenance operation has been Kubota. “In the shed we have a Kubota B1550 from the early 1990’s which still runs and is used for lighter jobs around the sites, a B2650 and, more recently, we added an L2622 to the fleet.”

“While we can see the improvements and things like the controls and operator-friendliness has moved on they’re still, fundamentally, well-built, comfortable, reliable workhorses. For that reason, I’ll never use anything else” he adds.

The L2622 delivered in August 2025 brings increased power and productivity, featuring a 61hp stage-V diesel engine and the highest rear lift capacity in its class. “With time of the essence, we found we were relying on larger, more power-hungry implements and the L2622 has proven the perfect partner for implements such as our Verti-Drain – which we’re increasingly relying on with the more regular periods of prolonged and heavy rainfall.”

“We also run a Kubota RTV-X1110 which is another reliable runaround, towing smaller equipment and getting people and tools around the sites quickly and safely.”

Reliability for Robert extends beyond the machines themselves, with Kubota he also has the added peace of mind of first-class dealer support from the team at Hamilton Ross Group. “I’ve dealt with Paul Denholm since 1990 and the school’s relationship with Hamilton’s began even before that! We just know that if we need anything, from a simple advice call or a service visit, that they’ll be there to look after us. That sort of service goes a long way.”

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