All People articles – Page 388
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NewsNew chair for Iceland as Baugur founder steps aside
Iceland Foods has appointed a new chairman after Jon Asgeir Johanneson stepped down to defend himself against a lawsuit.
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Riverford offers cheaper franchises to graduates
Riverford Organic is to roll out a subsidised “franchisee internship” programme to attract more graduates to its national supply network.
Under the scheme, the organic veg grower and box scheme operator will target recent graduates who… -
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Careers File: Whether you've one boss or two, communication is key
Q: I work for a large food manufacturer and we are undergoing a major internal reorganisation. It will feature something called matrix management, which I believe will mean I report to two bosses.
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Musgrave boss Smith named FWD chairman
Musgrave Retail Partners GB managing director Phil Smith has been named as the new chairman of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors.
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The Human Angle: Jesper Johansen
What's it like to work for your company? Challenging. In all parts of our organisation we challenge conventions in the way we work in R&D, sales and marketing, production and staff functions.
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My Alternative CV: James Sweeting, Lincoln & York
James Sweeting, director at coffee roasters Lincoln & York, on potato riddling, fly fishing and roaring like a lion
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NewsClarke confirmed as new Asda boss
Asda has confirmed the appointment of Andy Clarke as its new chief executive.
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Sainsbury’s suppliers to offer training roles
Sainsbury's launched a new trainee scheme this week that it says could create thousands of new jobs across the UK.The Supplier Trainee Partnerships will initially offer 100 trainees 12-month paid contracts with 60 suppliers in...
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Pennycook fails to quell M&S move speculation
Morrisons CFO Richard Pennycook has done little to quell speculation he will be following his former boss Marc Bolland to Marks & Spencer.Speaking as Morrisons reported a surprise slowdown in growth for the first quarter, Pennycook...
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Careers File: There are no rights and wrongs in business
By the time you read this we will have a new political landscape in this country. I'm writing without the benefit of knowing what path...
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Green to lead Global Brands marketing op
Drinks company Global Brands has appointed former Carlsberg UK marketing manager Simon Green marketing controller.Green will head up the VK maker's portfolio of RTDs, beers, spirits and soft drinks, along with drinks handled by Inspirit,...
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Unions up the ante on worker pay demands
Some of the UK's largest grocery manufacturers are facing strike action as staff call for improved pay and working conditions. Cadbury, Coca-Cola Enterprises and Nestlé are all locked in talks with trade unions despite each having...
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The Human Angle: Paul Tripp
It is an exciting time at Soreen as we're in the middle of a £6m two-year business transformation. The speed at which the business is growing means we've never been busier.
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My Alternative CV: Mat Armitage, director, Rectory Foods
Would-be policeman and Rectory Foods director Mat Armitage on size 8 blondes, Paris Hilton and size 8 blondes
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Jeyes finds its man after year-long search for CEO
Household products supplier Jeyes has appointed Bernard Daymon as group CEO after a search of more than a year.He joins from US cleaning product manufacturer Diversey, where he spent eight years, most recently as vice president for the...
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First Milk appoints advisers in run-up to boardroom reshuffle
A new advisory group has been set up by dairy supplier First Milk as part of plans to galvanise the company's management board.Seven First Milk members have been appointed to the group and were selected for their range of commercial...
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NewsCarroll handed deputy CEO role at Midlands Co-op
Midlands Co-operative Society has named Tony Carroll as its deputy chief executive.
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NewsTesco taps up Datson to replace Coles-bound Church
Trevor Datson has been appointed the new media director for Tesco, replacing Jon Church, who is joining Coles, the Australian retailer, in July.
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NewsEarly blow for Bolland as Dyson exits M&S
Marks & Spencer has been hit with the surprise departure of finance and operations director Ian Dyson – just two days into the Marc Bolland era.
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Retail Trust Week to take on hero theme
Retail Trust is challenging retailers to find their inner hero as they look to raise money during Retail Trust Week from 17 May.The charity has dedicated this year's fundraising week to celebrating "everyday heroes", asking retailer to...