Archive of all Interview articles – Page 17
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InterviewsPaul Schaafsma Big Interview: The Ultimate Accolade
Paul Schaafsma is determined to transform the drinks behemoth into a more agile and strategically focused outfit…
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InterviewsHeineken MD David Forde: refreshingly honest
Heineken MD David Forde has implemented a brutal regime of innovation at the brewery behemoth since he took charge. So wha…
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InterviewsFiona Kendrick, Nestlé's UK CEO, on people and palm oil
UK CEO Fiona Kendrick is making sure Nestlé’s £500m investment plan for Britain supports a fresh influx of young talent…
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InterviewsCranswick's Adam Couch on transforming the premium pork specialist
Cranswick CEO Adam Couch reveals how he plans to transform the business from premium pork into premium food specialist…
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InterviewsIbrahim Najafi of R&R: the man with a lot of lolly
R&R CEO Ibrahim Najafi has driven big acquisitions in Europe. Now he’s looking to lick the global market…
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InterviewsAmanda Jones Big Interview: forging a Nisa future for members
Amanda Jones is confident a new management team – and a focus on retail – can benefit both members and sales…
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InterviewsAsda's Andy Clarke: The Big Interview
Asda boss Andy Clarke speaks out on restructuring, hypermarkets, changing technology and the rise of the discounters…
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InterviewsJonathan Bye: how he crunched the numbers at Seabrook Crisps
Haemorrhaging sales and losing money, it was crunch time for Seabrook Crisps. Then Jonathan Bye rode to the rescue…
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InterviewsJack Monroe: The Big Interview
In 2011, single mum Jack Monroe hit rock bottom and attempted suicide. Then she started a blog featuring cheap recipes
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InterviewsDarcy Willson-Rymer: Big Interview with Costcutter CEO
Costcutter’s Mr Darcy has gone through a painful divorce with its longstanding supply partner Nisa…
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InterviewsEsso's Simon Herbert: Fuelling retail growth
Esso is selling off the retail side of its operation so it can focus on supplying fuel. What’s prompted the radical move?…
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InterviewsBrandon Lewis means business as he plans high street revival
New high streets minister Brandon Lewis on the “amazing” Portas, the new £1bn package, and that “load of crap” comment…
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InterviewsJohn Kennedy: Big Interview with Diageo Western Europe president
Diageo’s Western European business has lost some of its old swagger, says John Kennedy. He is determined to get it back….
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InterviewsLidl UK MD Ronny Gottschlich: Big interview
In Lidl UK’s first-ever interview, MD Ronny Gottschlich talks about the discounter’s astonishing growth…
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InterviewsDamian Thornton: Stamford's deal driver
The Stamford partner talks ethical principles, UK food’s lure to Japan and why he thinks the future is bright for M&A…
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InterviewsMcColl's James Lancaster breaks his silence
In his first-ever interview, McColl’s media-shy CEO and chairman James Lancaster takes the self-imposed shackles off…
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InterviewsMac the Knife: Lord MacLaurin on Tesco, Sir Terry and Philip
At Tesco’s agm in June, Lord MacLaurin stunned shareholders by laying into Sir Terry Leahy, his protégé. He talks to The Grocer about his Tesco, Sir Terry, and Phil Clarke…
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InterviewsPatrick Coveney on Horsegate, Starbucks and relief over Northern
After Greencore was (unfairly) dragged into Horsegate, ready meal sales nosedived, but the picture is improving. Besides, …
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InterviewsMark Allen on why Dairy Crest is more a predator than a prey
In the wake of consolidation, has Dairy Crest been shaping up for a potential takeover? CEO Mark Allen would rather talk acquisitions…
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InterviewsBarry Williams Big Interview: No Mod Cons
Asda’s merchandising modfather Barry Williams is bemused by the con-fusing promotions of rivals…