All People articles – Page 402
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we work together - Communications manager UK & Europe
Communications manager UK & Europe Jill Watson and European regional director Paul Schaafsma work together in the UK office of Australian wine company McGuigan Simeon Jill on Paul We first worked together in Sydney. Paul interviewed me for a job...
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In Brief: Scotland's vice chair; Granini's new recruit; Gatt elected for SFF; JML sales boost; Fairtrade's CEO; Sands now chairman
Scotland's vice chair First Milk's membership director Alan Taylor has been appointed vice chairman of Dairy UK Scotland. He will hold the post for two years. Granini's new recruit
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My Alternative CV - Mariam Ridley, marketing manager, J Wray & Nephew
What's your nickname? Riddles. I like to think it's derived from my surname, not my presentation style. Who was your first teenage crush and why? Derek. He was tall, blond and worked in a record shop - when you're 14 there is nothing better. What...
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Premier procurement up but 600 jobs axed
The UK's biggest food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced a massive restructure, including the loss of almost 600 jobs and the closure of six factories by 2009. Premier Foods has been reviewing its operations following the £1.2bn...
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Humphreys new lobbying role takes FSA PR team to 45
The beleaguered Food Standards Agency has brought in a new head of external affairs, boosting its communications team to 45.The new position of external affairs and deputy director, communications, has been filled by Stephen Humphreys,...
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we work together - United Co-operatives
Phil on Nick I've worked at United Co-operatives since 1991, starting as a general assistant before progressing to store manager and then area manager. In our current roles, I've worked with Nick for the past seven months - I took him on to run...
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Hudson takes on south east Co-op stores
Mark Hudson has been appointed chief officer of food retail operations for The Co-operative Group's south east region. Hudson will take responsibility for almost 350 food stores in the south east. He has more than 25 years experience in...
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CBE for champ of pig industry
British Pig Executive (BPEX) chairman Stewart Houston has been appointed CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to the pig industry.The North Yorkshire pig farmer is currently a commissioner of the Meat and Livestock...
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Calder to lead sales force at Burn Stewart
Andy Calder will head the sales force at Burn Stewart Distillers, following its decision to bring UK distribution of its brands from Paragon Vintners back in-house.Calder has been with the company since 1997 when he was brought in to...
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Bond leads UK division as Cadbury sheds jobs
Trevor Bond has become the MD of Cadbury's newly created BIMA (Britain, Ireland, Middle East and Africa) division.His appointment is part of a global shake-up of the company, which includes a restructure of the company and the loss of...
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Babylicious recruits Monk as chairman
Paul Monk has been appointed as chairman of Babylicious - the children's and baby frozen food manufacturer.Monk has worked in the food industry for more than 30 years. The former Golden Wonder chief executive has held senior positions at...
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My Alternative CV - Susie Willis, founder of Plum Baby
What's your nickname? I don't have one that I am aware of, but if you asked anyone at Plum they'd probably tell you different. Who was your first teenage crush and why? John Travolta - need you ask why? Those hips, that cheeky smile, the dimple on...
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we work together - Walkers Nonsuch
Katie Walker (left) is the UK sales manager for Walkers Nonsuch - a traditional toffee maker that supplies confectionery to 25 countries. Her younger sister, Emma Walker, is the export sales manager. Katie on Emma: Emma and I have worked together...
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Megson takes on third role
Former Waitrose buying chief Angela Megson has taken on a third non-executive director role. Megson had kept a relatively low profile since 2005, when she quit as director of buying at Waitrose after three years. She will take up the...
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Sinfield goes to Majestic
David Sinfield is making the jump from The John Lewis Partnership to Majestic Wine Warehouses to take on the role of marketing directorSinfield will be reporting to Steve Lewis, Majestic's chief operating officer, when he makes the move...
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Clubcard's Gleason to join Nectar card group
Nectar has enlisted the help of a Tesco Clubcard specialist to help it better exploit its data.Peter Gleason, former managing director of retail media at Dunnhumby - the customer insight specialist behind Tesco's Clubcard data analysis...
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Browett takes over the hot seat at DSG
Tesco operations and IT development director John Browett is to become the new group chief executive of electronics giant DSG International, which owns Currys and PC World.Browett left his job at Tesco last week and is currently...
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McColl outsources to Augustus Martin
Martin McColl has outsourced its in-store marketing to design and print specialist Augustus Martin. As part of the deal Martin McColl creative marketing manager Andrew Lake moves to Augustus Martin to manage the business...
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My Alternative CV - Richard Clothier, MD of Wyke Farms
What's your nickname? Richy Rich Who was your first teenage crush? 'Wonder Woman' Linda Carter. When did you first get drunk and what did you drink? A bottle of cider with some friends behind...
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In Brief: Ward joins Spar; New marketing chief; Skillsmart patrons; Strathmore shake-up
Ward joins Spar Martha Ward has joined Spar in the new role of sales development and implementation manager. She was previously retail support manager at high street retailer Robert Dyas and has also worked for discounter Aldi as an area manager....