Archive of all profile articles – Page 38
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Spice world
Global spice giant McCormick has opened a new innovation centre in the Buckinghamshire countryside to develop a new generation of products. Rob Brown takes a look around
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Jennison vows he’ll return Payzone to growth by next year
Payzone has appointed Gary Jennison as managing director as it looks to reverse its falling sales. Jennison joins with nine years' banking experience, most recently as CEO of Secure Trust Bank, and has worked in retail lending at Hitachi...
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The Human Angle: Jim McCarthy, CEO, Poundland
It's a great place to work. We focus firmly on the customer and part of our corporate goal is to be fun and friendly with something for everyone.
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My Alternative CV: Becky Nichols, Thierry's Wine Services
Becky Nichols, brand manager, Thierry’s Wine Services, on dancing in the rain and generating new ideas
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The Human Angle: Paul Fox, Bennett Opie
A good employer offers employees the opportunity to reach their full potential. I enjoy working within a team where everyone has access to senior management.
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My Alternative CV: Victoria Swing, senior brand manager at Betty Crocker
Victoria Swing, senior brand manager at Betty Crocker, on A-ha, brand ownership and eating lots of cake
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NFU adviser shuffle sees Watson move to poultry chief role
The NFU has made its latest appointment in a major reshuffle of its chief advisers, with Kelly Watson taking over from Robert Newbery as chief poultry adviser. Watson has worked as NFU poultry adviser for the past two years. Having grown...
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Employee theft: not just the usual suspects
Shop theft is changing. Today, employees are in the frame. Last year thefts by staff shot up 68%, while overall offences fell. So how can retailers combat the threat from within and the crooks’ increasing sophistication? Nick Hughes reports
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Higher Nature gives CEO role to Coulson
Nutritional supplements business Higher Nature has named David Coulson as its new CEO. Coulson was formerly group marketing director at AIM-listed Glisten, which was sold to Raisio of Finland last year. He replaces CEO and co-founder...
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My Alternative CV: Tim Orrell of Golley Retail
Tim Orrell, MD of Golley Retail, on Porsches, spreadsheets and his ‘cricket career’
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The Human Angle: David Peters, director, sales & marketing, Biovelop AB
What's it like to work for your company? Fun, exciting, challenging, stimulating.
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The weird world of New Leaf's Rob Mullen
Posh crumpets, oats for teens, vodka in fishnets and oozing alien biscuits. New Leaf is bringing a touch of the bizarre to food and drink. Rob Brown reports
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BAT duo to help retailers with tobacco legislation
British American Tobacco has made two promotions in its bid to help retailers keep on top of ever-changing tobacco legislation. Ian Robertson has been promoted to the role of head of corporate and regulatory affairs for the UK &...
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Plum appoints Burr to development and growth market role
Premium babyfood business Plum has named Jonathan Burr as commercial director. Burr joins Plum from Senoble Group, where he was sales and marketing director for its bakery business Elizabeth the Chef. In his new role, he will be...
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The Human Angle: Nick Clay, Financial director, Bottlegreen Drinks Co
What's it like to work for your company? It's great. Everyone knows each other and there's real team spirit.
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My Alternative CV: John McAughtrie, national accounts controller, Peter’s Pies
John McAughtrie, national accounts controller, Peter’s Pies, on butchery, The Bangles and bollards
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Food sector veteran Rowlands joins DBC
DBC Foodservice has hired Tony Rowlands, the former managing director of foodservice for Loxtonfoodco, as its new sales director. Rowlands has 34 years of experience in the catering and food industry. He began his career as a chef in the...
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My Alternative CV: Tim Smith, general manager, Method Products
Tim Smith, general manager, Method Products, on sexy soap, Emu and wildebeest
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The Human Angle: Michael Ladd, head of HR, Adnams
What's it like to work for your company? Adnams is a dynamic, innovative business. We have been brewing in Southwold since 1872, but our business now incorporates five hotels, 70 pubs, and ten Adnams Cellar & Kitchen stores and is continually evolving.
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Management shuffle for Imperial Tobacco
Imperial Tobacco has restructured its management team to create three new channel head positions. Cameron Miles has been appointed head of grocery, Mike Laney has been made head of convenience, while Patrick Toms has been named head of...