All People articles – Page 392
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Careers File: When recession is over, prudence will remain shoppers' watchword
Is it over yet? The recession, that is. How long will we have to keep asking that question? Friday's economic news that we are still 'officially' in a recession knocked me back a bit as only two days earlier I'd been at a retail-focused...
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The Human Angle: Chase Manders
What is it like to work for your company? Busy, challenging and fast-paced.
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My Alternative CV: Matthew Shaw, managing director, Bart Spices
Matthew Shaw, managing director of Bart Spices, tells a Hallowe'en tale of chicken innards, ear removal and maggoty bugs
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Roberts leaves AHDB to be NFU director general
Kevin Roberts, the chief executive officer of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, has been appointed director general of the National Farmers' Union.Roberts set up the AHDB in April 2008, effectively bringing all levy...
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Other Movers 31/10/09
PayPoint has appointed Nick Wiles as a non-executive director. Wiles is currently chairman of UK investment banking at Nomura. He has worked in banking for more than 20 years, spending most of his time at Cazenove & Co.
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NewsTesco Bank to hire 1,000 in Newcastle
Tesco’s banking division is to create 1,000 jobs in Northern Rock’s heartland of Newcastle.
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Seabrook welcomes its third generation
Seabrook Crisps has appointed Sam Brook-Chrispin, the daughter of CEO and chairman Ken Brook-Chrispin, to its board of directors, making her the third generation to join the company.Sam, who is a graduate of Nottingham University, will...
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Eccles succeeds Gilliland at the helm of Müller UK
Former Wrigley MD Gharry Eccles is to take over the reins at Müller UK when current CEO Stewart Gilliland steps down at the end of the year.Gilliland is to retire from full-time employment in December and Eccles will take up his post on...
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Unions step up the wave of disputes with war of words
Unions are talking tough as the recession bites and jobs disappear. Are we seeing a new generation of militant trade bodies, asks James Ball
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NewsQuaker boots
David Johnston has boosted PepsiCo's fortunes in tough economic times with bold NPD, as he tells Alex Beckett
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Cracking a tough nut is like a blind date - don't be nervous!
Forming good relationships has always been fundamental to doing good business.
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Helm takes domestic pet route but Bear is blooming says Brook
Twelve months after leaving Innocent Drinks to launch a new healthy snack brand, Gareth Helm will swap his entrepreneurial endeavours for a return to a corporate role, as the new marketing director of Mars Petcare UK.But while reducing ...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Mark Watson, Hancocks Cash & Carry
What's it like to work for your company? Owned by the Hancock family, it retains a very friendly, family atmosphere across all areas of the business including customers and suppliers.
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My Alternative CV: Christian Koning, MD, Hale & Hearty Foods
Christian Konig, MD of Hale & Hearty Foods, on tasty free-from food, boiled eggs and Roger Moore
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A nice little earner: Becht rakes in £27m more than Sir Terry
Reckitt Benckiser boss Bart Becht earned almost £27m more than Tesco's Sir Terry Leahy last year. Becht was the highest-paid chief executive in the FTSE 100 in the 2008/2009 financial year, earning more than £35m in salary, bonuses,...
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Other Movers 24/10/09
Gary Urmston has joined William Jackson Food Group as financial director. He joins following three years at Northern Foods where he held senior finance positions including FD of the Recipe Dish business and FD of the chilled division.
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NewsSodexo boss lined up for Brakes
Frank McKay is to be replaced as chief executive of Brakes by Sodexo Europe CEO Philip Jansen, The Grocer has learned.
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Former Greencore director to head up sales team at Lyons
Former Greencore commercial director Jonathan Hodgson is to lead the sales team at seafood supplier Lyons Seafood.Hodgson brought 22 years of experience in the food and drink industry to the role and was perfectly placed to drive Lyons'...
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NewsSir Terry criticising education standards hints at defection
Retailers usually confine their political comments to tax and regulations. But could Sir Terry’s foray into education be the start of a new career? By Alex Black
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Careers File: For fast, effective board meetings, forget lunch and Blackberries
I am just starting a new position as the MD of a medium-sized company. How can I ensure board meetings are not an interminable waste of time?