Archive of all profiles and Q&A articles – Page 54
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My Alternative CV - Sarah Swainson, Bavaria’s UK marketing manager
What's your nickname? Squares. I'm sure this was a compliment from school days Who was your first teenage crush and why? Paul Young. Sadly, I saw him at a free concert years later and it spoiled the whole thing.
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My Alternative CV - Parm Bains, Founder, Love Foods
What's your nickname? My full name is Parminder but I've been called Parm since primary school. It's easier to pronounce for some, so it just stuck. What did you want to be when you were a kid? A superhero who could do everything and be everywhere...
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Niklas sets out his vision for FreshXpress
In a bleak, windy car park near a council estate in St Helens, Paul Niklas stands out like a sore thumb. Dressed in a pin-striped suit, his appearance is in sharp contrast to the 'more relaxed' attire of the majority of customers at the newly opened...
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Inter Link rescuer Croxford moves on
Ian Croxford has resigned as chief executive of cake supplier Inter Link Foods after its recent acquisition by the Irish baker McCambridge. But he is "hungry for another challenge" and proud to have put the business back on the right track, he told...
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Best candidates 'put off by private equity'
Private equity-backed fmcg companies are struggling to attract and retain good quality people because of fears for long-term development prospects and job security, says a leading recruitment consultancy. Filling job vacancies within the £40k to...
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In Brief: Warby promoted; Britvic departure; Society marketer; Blyth's replacement; Cheesman signs up
Warby promoted Scottish & Newcastle UK's innovation director, Sarah Warby, has been promoted to marketing director - the latest move in a string of top-level promotions. She will replace Tim Seager, who moved to acting MD UK last month. She has...
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My Alternative CV - George Thomopoulo, managing director, Rich's Uk
What's your nickname? The Greek! Who was your first teenage crush and why? A girl I spotted on the school bus when I was 17 years old. It must have been the right chemistry... we're still together 40 years later. When was the first time you got...
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My Alternative CV - Matt Crane, director, Juice Doctor Pure Hydration
What's your nickname? At school the ladies called me Cuddles - but sadly it was often Cuddles and nothing else! Who was your first teenage crush and why? Don't know her name but she featured on a poster in the eighties, retrieving a tennis ball from...
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Cook retires as director of Tiptree Group
Peter Cook is retiring as a director of Wilkin & Sons, part of the Tiptree group, after 45 years with the company. Cook started in the cashier's office in 1962 and then moved to sales. He rose through the ranks of the sales office, where...
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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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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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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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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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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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Barden rejigs Northern Foods' biscuit business
Northern Foods has reorganised the management team of its struggling biscuits business.After disposing of nearly 40% of its business over the past year, Northern Foods has seen pre-tax profit rise 21.2% to £40m in the 12 months...
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My Alternative CV - Hamish Renton, managing director, Riviera Desserts,
What's your favourite junk food? Fizzy cola bottles - being a child of the 70s. What would you request as your final meal? Something really hot and spicy - I'd want to maximize the sensory experience given that there is no need for food in heaven...
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Management reorganised at Sco-Fro
Glasgow-based frozen grocery and seafood distributor Sco-Fro has announced a major shake up of its senior management as it looks to expand its business over the next few months.Chief executive and founder Stanley Bernard has become group...
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In Brief: M&S signs; Dunlea departs; Closhen's new role; Randall signed up
M&S signs Lane Fox Martha Lane Fox, co-founder of online booking agency Lastminute.com, has been appointed by Marks & Spencer as a non-executive director . Lane Fox, who netted £13m when Lastminute.com was sold for £577m in 2003, is to start...