All People articles – Page 333
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News
Etherington to take over from Phil Smith as chairman of FWD
Palmer & Harvey chief executive Chris Etherington has been named as the new chairman of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors following the departure of Phil Smith as MD of Musgrave Retail Partners GB last week.Etherington joined...
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Comment and Opinion
Careers File: Young talent is out there, now go and track it down
Over the past few years this magazine, along with almost every other food and horticultural trade journal we subscribe to, has featured lots of articles and comments from observers puzzling as to how they are going to attract the 'bright new talent' that their industries will need to thrive and ...
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NewsA people person: The Grocer meets Sainsbury's Gwyn Burr
Last year The Grocer named Sainsbury’s Gwyn Burr one of grocery’s most influential women. Now she’s in a new role, shaping everything from staff training to sponsorship, as she tells Beth Phillips
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Barden snapped up to be the new Brakes CEO
Outgoing Northern Foods CEO Stefan Barden has wasted no time in finding a new role as CEO of foodservice giant Brakes.Brakes has been on the lookout since August for a new figurehead to drive its £2bn UK business and Barden's...
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Profiles and QandAs
The Human Angle: Laura White
Every employee is encouraged to take ownership of their work. We work closely across teams and the environment is professional but not hierarchical.
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Stephen Cook, Holland & Barrett
Stephen Cook, head of food, Holland & Barrett, on Ipswich Town, discovering new products and meeting Liz Hurley
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NewsOutgoing Northern boss Barden bags Brakes switch
Outgoing Northern Foods chief executive Stefan Barden has sealed a surprise switch to foodservice giant Brakes.
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Marwood to leave Spar MD role next summer
Wholesale rivals have paid tribute to industry stalwart Jerry Marwood, who this week announced he was stepping down as Spar UK MD next summer "to seek new challenges". Marwood joined the company as retail director in 1996 and returned in...
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Former Rachel’s MD Neil Burchell lands top role at Loseley
Loseley Dairy Ice Cream has poached Neil Burchell from yoghurt maker Rachel’s as its new MD in a bid to breathe new life into the group’s range of brands. Burchell has been recruited to the newly-created role to replicate the success he…
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Comment and Opinion
Careers File: Coping with workplace grief and loose-tongued blunders
My colleague has just died from cancer. The decline was very rapid and most of us are suffering from shock. We are a small team and...
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Profiles and QandAs
The Human Angle: Paul Sullivan
Name: Paul Sullivan Job title: Sales and marketing director Company name: Wadworth & Co Sales: £50m HQ location: Devizes, Wiltshire Number of employees: 170
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Tom Downe, CEO, Quail Digital
Tom Downes, CEO of specialist headset manufacturer Quail Digital, on driving too fast, efficiency and his first pay packet
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Profiles and QandAs
GS1 makes the most of fmcg experience
Supply chain consultancy GS1 has added a host of fmcg experience to its supervisory board. The not-for-profit organisation, which aims to bring retailers and suppliers closer together to drive efficiency, elected four new members to the...
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NewsSmith steps aside at Musgrave GB
Phil Smith, MD of Musgrave Retail Partners GB, which owns Budgens and Londis, has resigned following a boardroom shake-up at Musgrave Group.
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NewsMarwood stepping down as Spar UK boss
Spar UK MD Jerry Marwood is to step down and will leave the company next summer.
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News
Revealed: line-up of the new DH nutrition team
Details have finally emerged of the Department of Health team that will head nutrition policy following the function's switch from the Food Standards Agency.Despite announcing that it would be taking up the remit as far back as July, the...
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Comment and Opinion
Careers File: Retirement changes could force employers to create more temporary positions
Chancellor George Osborne's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) held few surprises for those interested in the world of work aside from the revelation that the state pension age for both men and women would rise to 66 by 2020. More pressing for employers, however, were two pieces of legislation unveiled either ...
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News
Jakobsen to bow out as chairman of Tulip
Carsten Jakobsen, chairman of Danish pork specialist Tulip and vice CEO of its parent company Danish Crown Group, is stepping down after 14 years with the group.Jakobsen joined Danish Crown Group's management following its merger with...
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Profiles and QandAs
The Human Angle: Saskia Stoop
It's varied, hands-on and very busy here! Now in its fifth year of business, Fever-Tree continues to grow so there is no shortage of things to do.
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Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV: Michelle McKenna, Clippy’s Apples
Michelle McKenna, co-founder of Clippy’s Apples, on dreaming, things that wobble and espresso coffee