Archive of all profiles and Q&A articles – Page 40
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My Alternative CV: Lisa Gawthorne, international marketing manager, Panda Licorice
Lisa Gawthorne, international marketing manager, Panda Licorice, on Michael Jackson, meat paste and running
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Now NFRN loses its general manager as upheaval continues
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents has been thrown into further turmoil by the departure of general manager Paul Chambers. This week, it was revealed that Chambers, who has been at the helm for the past four years, had left the...
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The Human Angle: Richard Hayhoe, Palmer & Harvey
As P&H is a privately owned company, we don’t have some of the red tape that plcs have.
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My alternative CV: Simon Fry, marketing director of RH Amar
Simon Fry, marketing director of RH Amar, on coffee, comedians, and a little sprinkle of stardust
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FDF comms boss to put growth top of agenda
Terry Jones, the new voice of food and drink manufacturers, has told The Grocer that in his new role he will focus on forging stronger relationships with what he described as the "more unusual" government departments. The new director of...
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Peter’s poaches bosses from rival to grow sales
Pie and pastry maker Peter's Food Service has delivered a blow to rival Holland's Pies, poaching two of its senior staff to help develop the brand. Last week's appointment of Ian Collins as sales manager for the North West of England and...
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The Human Angle: James Bruce, Danone UK
Name: James Bruce Job title: National account controller and brand champion for Actimel Company name: Danone UK Sales (£): Retail sales for Danone for latest 52 weeks: £379.5m [Nielsen 1 January] HQ location: Ealing Number of employees: 97 (dairy division)
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My Alternative CV: Oliver Rudgard, Tyrrells
Oliver Rudgard, marketing director at Tyrrells Potato Chips, on Tube train chivalry, crisp tastings and panpipe teaching
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Salary Survey 2011: The big thaw
Things are starting to look up in the fmcg jobs market – salary freezes are thawing, average pay packages are climbing and competition for the top talent is hotting up. But, with more emphasis on bonuses than salaries, people had better be prepared to work for their money, says Rob ...
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The Human Angle: Gemma Thomas, Sharpak
Name: Gemma Thomas Job title: customer service executive Company name: Sharpak – a Groupe Guillin company Sales: c£350M turnover HQ location: corporate HQ in Ornans, France. In the UK there are sites at Yate, Bridgwater and Aylesham Staff numbers: c600 in UK
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My Alternative CV: David Willis, Salty Dog
David Willis, co-founder of Salty Dog crisps, on Einstein, creativity and crisp oil-fuelled helicopters
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Mottershead promoted after Jamie turnaround
Jamie Oliver has promoted Guy Mottershead to MD of Fresh Retail Ventures, the company behind his eponymous grocery brand, after the executive director transformed it from a business making "significant" losses to one that managed to double its sales...
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New chairman of wholesale group named
Dan Rogerson, Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, has been named chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Wholesale Group.The newly formed group will formalise the Federation of Wholesale Distributors network of political supporters....
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The Human Angle: Tracey Ashworth-Davies
Our mission is to excite the world's beer drinkers so we're always working on something great.
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My Alternative CV: Vicky Morgan, Kleenex
Vicky Morgan, brand manager at Kleenex, on Keanu Reeves, developing new products and her internet skills
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Born takes over at helm of Wincanton
Logistics giant Wincanton has named Eric Born as its new CEO following a restructuring of the business. Born moves up from the role of COO, replacing Graeme McFaull, who has been at the helm since December 2005. Wincanton said...
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The Human Angle: Andrew Quinlan
I started as a hobby making cider and fruit juice how I liked them. I can't think of a better way to spend my working days!
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My Alternative CV: Duncan Goose, MD and Founder of One Foundation
Duncan Goose, MD and Founder of One Foundation, on cheap burgers, the Dambusters and appearing on Indian TV riding his motorbike
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The Human Angle: Mike Kelly
Name: Mike Kelly Company name: Milk Link Sales: more than £549m HQ location: Bristol Number of employees: About 1,200
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The Human Angle: Simon McMurtrie
Tony Laithwaite bombards us with new ideas every day, which is great! Tony and Barbara Laithwaite's enthusiasm keeps us all inspired.