All People articles – Page 403
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ProfilesJJ Food Service hires new manager for BWS development
JJ Food Service has appointed Mark Hopkins to develop its fledgling BWS category. Hopkins, who starts on Monday as sector development manager, previously held senior management roles in sales, marketing and operations at Turkish drinks...
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Companies should ease the path for women to gain top roles
Sainsbury's appointment of Google UK MD Matt Brittin to its board as a non-executive director in January was a smart move. He will bring valuable expertise to the retailer's web offer.
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News
DCS welcomes Smith Coats as head of sales
Personal care wholesaler DCS Central has appointed Bill Smith Coats as head of sales. Smith Coats was head of impulse sales and Tesco business unit manager at Typhoo. Previous to this, he worked at SHS Sales & Marketing as a national...
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NewsNew Spar MD is ‘Good with Food’ marketeer Robinson
Debbie Robinson, the former director of food marketing for The Co-operative Group, is to replace long-serving Spar boss Jerry Marwood as managing director, The Grocer can reveal. Robinson will take over from Marwood in the summer when he...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Amanda Hamilton, founder and director of Drink Me Chai
Amanda Hamilton, founder and director of Drink Me Chai, on Wham, dolphins, and Daniel Craig
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ProfilesNew kids on the block: the next generation of celebrity chefs
In the 1980s, Keith Floyd reinvented the TV chef. Today, his successors aren’t just on the box, they’re earning big bucks through endorsements – and a new generation of stars are waiting in the wings. Rob Brown reports
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ProfilesRandle replaces Harding as BP’s real estate chief
Catherine Randle is to take over from BP veteran Richard Harding as manager of the oil giant's company and franchise retail estate in the UK, running around 350 BP branded stores, including BP Connect, Wild Bean Cafe and its joint venture with...
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ProfilesRoots manoeuvres: Dragons' Den star meets The Grocer
From the mean streets to main street, Dragons’ Den star Levi Roots is about to face his biggest challenge yet. Alex Beckett checks out his chances of success
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ProfilesMercurial Marco goes mainstream
Marco Pierre White, the Godfather of Gastronomy, feeds Liz Hamson some Bernard Matthews turkey steak and talks about his new passion for the masses
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News
‘Change the world through food’ says new campaign to lure young talent
Companies in the food industry are working on a skills action plan to make the sector more attractive to young people and plug an existing skills gap.
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Mark Stone, MD, Hisaki Snacks
Mark Stone, MD Hisaki Snacks (UK), on rocks, Madness, giving peas a chance, and ‘the running man’
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Matt Eyre, National sales manager, James Clay
Name: Matt Eyre Job title: National sales manager Company: James Clay Sales: £14m HQ: Elland, West Yorkshire Number of employees: 21
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NewsNetto store bosses ‘left in dark’ over Asda plans
Bewildered Netto store managers have been left clueless as to the role they will be offered when their stores are taken over by Asda later this year. All store managers completed an online assessment and were interviewed by Asda last...
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NewsSales VP Deste to leave after two decades at CCE
Coca-Cola Enterprises vice president of sales and customer development Ian Deste is leaving his role following 20 years with the soft drinks giant, The Grocer can reveal. Deste has been a key member of CCE's top team during a successful...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Caroline Hoare, sales manager, Bar-Be-Quick
Caroline Hoare, sales manager at Bar-Be-Quick, on Kylie and Jason, Thunderbirds and piggybacks
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Analysis & FeaturesStuart Rose and Andy Bond: tips for the next generation
After stepping down from Marks & Spencer and Asda, retail legends Sir Stuart Rose and Andy Bond give Charles Wilson and Adam Leyland their tips for the next generation
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Liesa Johnston, Genesis Crafty
Name: Liesa Johnston Job title: Marketing and new business director Company name: Genesis Crafty HQ: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland Number of employees: 125 Sales: £12m
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Control freaks must step back and learn the art of true management
Having been promoted from manger to an executive role, I have been criticised for being too hands-on. I am a good and effective manager but stepping back seems counter-intuitive.
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ProfilesWragg to forefront of Imperial's display ban fight
Imperial Tobacco has promoted Colin Wragg to the role of senior UK corporate and legal affairs manager. Wragg moves from head of grocery and replaces Steve Stotesbury, who is moving to another position in the company..
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Analysis & FeaturesCharles Wilson Q&A: Tesco 'is the scariest beast in UK grocery'
Everyone should worry about Tesco, says Charles Wilson. This week’s guest editor tells Adam Leyland why – and what else he’s keeping an eye on