All People articles – Page 423
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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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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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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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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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Other Movers 17/10/09
Premier Foods has named Jim Smart as its new group finance director. Smart joins the food manufacturer from Friends Provident, where he was chief financial officer. Prior to that he was finance head at Boots.
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Brown named chairman of 99p Stores
The former managing director of high street retailer Wilkinson, Gordon Brown, has been appointed chairman of 99p Stores.
Brown said he was planning to take 99p Stores to the “next level” and ensure its continued growth.
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Strike action may harm workforces, warns FDF
Britain's biggest union, Unite, has come under fire as it ups the ante in its attack on food and drink manufacturers.Unite was set to ballot members for strike action at Carlsberg UK following a dispute over job losses in distribution....
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My Alternative CV: Laura Willems, brand manager, Mentos and Smint
Laura Willems, Mentos and Smint brand manager, on strawberries, laughter and blood pressure machines
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Ray Hanley, Ginsters
What's it like to work for your company? Ginsters (a division of Samworth Bros) is a private company and has a very flat structure that gives each individual autonomy and full accountability in their role. Decision-making is extremely quick and this empowers our teams to continually focus on improvement in ...
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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?
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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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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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NewsAldi names Aussie-based Barnes as new UK MD
Aldi has named Matthew Barnes – the head of buying at its Australian business – as its new UK managing director.
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Other Movers 10/10/09
Martin Healy, the acting CEO of Threshers owner First Quench Retailing, has resigned to "pursue other business interests". Chairman Johan Van de Steen steps up to become executive chairman.
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Careers File: Share ownership schemes can deliver for staff and also for their employers
Has the volatile economic climate made staff jittery about share ownership schemes?
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Blakemore appoints ex-Somerfield man as trading director
AF Blakemore has appointed Mike Boardman as trading director, replacing David White, who retired due to ill health.Boardman joins from Somerfield, where he was head of ambient trading, following the supermarket group's acquisition by The...
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Clarke to drive growth plan for Burton Foods
Burton Foods has appointed former Kraft executive Ben Clarke as its new CEO, having completed a restructure of its ownership.Investment groups Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Apollo Global Management have taken a controlling stake...
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News'This is not a popularity contest,' says Euler Hermes's Desnos
Euler Hermes was vilified by the food and drink industry after the trade credit insurance crisis plunged the supply chain into chaos last September. A year on, its defiant UK boss, Fabrice Desnos, tells James Ball why he took such a hardline stance - and warns he'll do it again if he has to
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NewsHealy quits First Quench as Van de Steen takes reins
Martin Healy, the acting chief executive of Threshers owner First Quench Retailing, is to leave the business.
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Other Movers 3/10/09
Reckitt Benckiser has named Richard Cousins, group CEO of catering giant Compass Group, as a non-executive director. He replaces David Tyler, who last month was announced as the new chairman of Sainsbury's.