All People articles – Page 395
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Struggling with career goals? Concentrate on what you can change
Of course it is good to have goals in your career and whether you are looking to move job, change career direction or simply looking for promotion, it is good to set yourself some personal goals.
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News
Davenport heads new Wiseman trading team
Robert Wiseman Dairies has announced the creation of a new trading department as well as a raft of new appointments to its operational board.Patrick Davenport who has worked for Wiseman for the past 12 years has been appointed as...
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Profiles
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...
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NewsMakro nabs Asda procurement man Edwards
Makro has named Asda executive Huw Edwards as its new offer management director. Edwards spent 15 years with the Leeds-based supermarket, most recently as procurement director. He has also previously worked for Marks & Spencer.
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NewsM&S raids Morrisons again for new head of Simply Food
Marc Bolland has returned to his former stamping ground to recruit a new head of Simply Food. Christopher Taylor joins the high street giant from Morrisons, also taking responsibility for the franchise and hospitality business.
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NewsCoconut prices set to soar amid civil war and crop failures
The cost of Thai curries could be set to soar as global events conspire to squeeze coconut supply and push up prices. The European price of average desiccated coconut used in curries and cakes is up 116% year-on-year and currently...
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ProfilesAG Parfett & Son makes plans for redundancies
AG Parfett & Son has informed staff of plans to make up to 76 redundancies across its six depots. The cash & carry wholesaler decided to lay people off at a board meeting last week. Some roles would be made redundant as a result...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: David Ringer, general manager UK and Ireland, TCC
David Ringer, general manager UK and Ireland, TCC, on counting toilets, dodging pips and resembling a horse
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Zoe Mason, HR manager, Creed Foodservice
What's it like to work for your company? Creed Foodservice is a family-owned company, the business has more than doubled in the past four years and the HR Manager's role has been introduced in the past 12 months. It is exciting and varied.
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NewsMarwood takes up non-executive role in field marketing
Outgoing Spar MD Jerry Marwood has been appointed as a non-executive director of field marketing agency exPD8. He will advise the agency on promotional compliance in c-stores as the agency looks to bolster its presence in grocery....
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NewsTesco fined £48,000 for staff safety breaches
Tesco has been fined almost £50,000 after putting the safety of its staff at risk. Bracknell Forest Council prosecuted the retail giant over a of health and safety offences involving the unloading and loading of vehicles at its Warfield store.
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NewsMorrisons splashes out on schemes to train up executives
Morrisons is investing millions in leadership training to "turbocharge" its senior executive team. The Morrisons Advanced Leadership Programme was launched earlier this year, with a budget of £90,000 per head for six members of the...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Sid Singh, founder, Made With Joy Lassi drinks
Sid Singh, founder of Made With Joy Lassi drinks, on war movies, the purpose of business and his love of cows
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Profiles
It’s Amanda’s world: an interview with Unilever's Amanda Sourry
A relative unknown when she landed the top job at Unilever last year, Amanda Sourry has been quietly putting her stamp on the business since taking on the role, finds Liz Hamson
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Clive Moxham, Leathams
What's it like to work for your company? It's like having dinner with your friends, eating and talking about great food, every day. Apart from that, some days it is a breeze, but mostly it is very hard work...
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ProfilesElla’s Kitchen sales boss to drive sales in States
Ella’s Kitchen UK sales director Doug Struthers is relocating to the States to spearhead growth of the organic baby and kids’ food brand across the pond. Struthers, who joined Ella’s Kitchen in December 2008, has been promoted to CEO of…
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: A company is damaged by failure to remove its poor performers quickly
My favourite maxim is: 'As a leader you get the behaviour that you accept.' How true this is and how frequently I see business leaders duck away from this.
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ProfilesDalton Philips Q&A: 'There is a real opportunity to romance the customer more'
This week’s Guest Editor, Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips, talks to Ronan Hegarty about a “fantastic” first year, driving the fresh food advantage, and those labs…
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NewsEvison is new Mars Food MD as Hughes opts for retirement
Mars Food UK has promoted UK food sales director Emma Evison to managing director. Evison takes over the role from Rob Hughes, who has retired. She joined Mars in 1994 and has since held a number of roles across the company's pet care,...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Michael Ranglin, CEO, Grace Foods
Michael Ranglin, CEO of Grace Foods, on Lee Evans, an embarrassing mango mix-up and 300w Bose music systems