All People articles – Page 409
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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
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Michelle Moody, HR manager, TSC Foods
What's it like to work for your company? Overall, TSC is a very fast-paced business. We have a lot going on between our retail and foodservice offer and the launch of a new brand last year.
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NewsBurrell takes company secretary role at Iceland
Jayne Burrell has been appointed as Iceland's company secretary effective from 1 April, taking over from Iceland veteran John Berry, who has been in the role for 22 years. "I am really excited about the challenge" said Burrell, who is...
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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...