All People articles – Page 449
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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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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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Gallani promoted to FDF director of food safety and science
Barbara Gallani is to replace Helen Munday as the Food and Drink Federation's director of food safety and science.Gallani is currently an FDF manager with responsibility for public affairs and the biscuit, cake, chocolate and...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...