Archive of all profile articles – Page 55
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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,...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
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...
-
Profiles
My Alternative CV - Stephanie Kean, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Serious Food Company
What's your nickname? Teffy (my sister couldn't pronounce her s's and it stuck) Who was your first teenage crush and why? The bad boy in school who sat across me in chemistry. I was the school frump and he teased me about my quilted anorak and blew...
-
Profiles
Dunsmore tipped for the top at S&N
Brewer Scottish & Newcastle has announced a board reshuffle, sparking rumours that the company is gearing up for the departure of CEO Tony Froggatt.Chairman and MD of S&N UK, John Dunsmore, has moved to MD, western Europe, with...
-
Profiles
My Alternative CV - Damian Dobb
What's your nickname? Dobbie or Damo. Who was your first teenage crush and why? Mrs Ramsay - school teacher. She looked like Kelly McGillis from Top Gun. When was the first time you got drunk and what did you drink? My Grandad gave me a glass of...
-
Profiles
Redstone promoted to Kerry sales helm
Andrew Redstone has been named as the new sales director for Kerry Foods Direct to Store, replacing Paul Stubbins who stepped down in March.Redstone has worked at Kerry Foods for six years in sales and logistics roles - most recently as...
-
Profiles
My Alternative CV - Susan Beetlestone, general marketing manage, United Co-operatives
What's your nickname? Beetlejuice - not sure what it is when my back is turned, though. Who was your first teenage crush and why? Stuart 'Woody' Wood of the Bay City Rollers. I've seen him recently - let's just say he's not worn well. When was the...
-
Profiles
FDF's Wood to retire earlier
John Wood, director of food and science at the Food and Drink Federation, will be taking early retirement in July. Wood has been with the FDF for 34 years, directing, supervising and co-ordinating the group's Food Safety and Scientific...
-
Profiles
we work together - Tom Fenison & Emma Bollard
Tom Fenison, customer marketing director and Emma Bollard, national account manager, work together at Coors Brewers. Tom on Emma We first met at a company conference when Emma was a fresh-faced graduate. She struck me as bright, enthusiastic and...
-
Profiles
Hunter joins board at Young's Seafood
Katherine Hunter has been appointed to the board of Young's Seafood as supply chain director.The position is a newly created role within the company, which now has turnover of £500m, and Hunter will be responsible for delivering a supply...
-
Profiles
My Alternative CV - Georgette Donoghue, brand manager Chesswood
What's your nickname? My cousin used to call me Podgerella. I think it came from Georgie Porgy. Who was your first teenage crush and why? John Travolta as Danny in Grease. I used to kiss my poster of him every night.