Crookes Brothers Ltd. announced that Pierre Joubert has resigned as non-executive director of Crookes with effect from 23 November 2012. Gary Vaughan-Smith and Tim Denton have been appointed as non-executive director and alternate non-executive director, respectively, with effect from 23 November 2012. Tim is Head of Agricultural Research for SilverStreet Capital and is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

He has extensive experience in the management of large commercial farms in Africa including the development of greenfield sites and out-grower schemes.