All People articles – Page 459
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Co-op boss retires from 'restructured' business
Martin Beaumont is to retire as chief executive of the Co-operative Group in October 2007. Beaumont, 57, has been at the helm of the UK's largest co-operative society for the past five years. He said that, after a sustained period of...
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From Russia comes Man with Mission
Ian Job is Mission Foods' new European marketing director, replacing Judith Denby who has moved to a new role at Krispy Kreme. Job joins the tortilla and wrap manufacturer from German company Bahlsen Snacks, where he was marketing...
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Moves at the top in Danone UK reshuffle
A company reshuffle at Danone UK has resulted in the appointment of two new senior executives. Marnix Eikenboom has joined Danone Dairy UK as managing director, succeeding Marc Gosselin who, after six years during which the company's...
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Q&A with David Sherlock Manager of the Week
Have you had any initiatives to get customers through the store faster? Since I got here, I have been stressing customer service and availability, so it was good to see that we succeeded at that. It really reflects a team effort from all...
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Kellogg chief to step down after 22 years
Alan Harris, chief marketing and customer officer and executive vice president of the US-based Kellogg Company, has said he will retire at the end of January 2007. Harris has worked for the Kellogg Company for 22 years, having...
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In Brief: Fresh appointment; FSA confirms CEO; Moore's sweet role; Atlantic crossing; Cash and carry brief; ATM chair resigns; Board appointments
Fresh appointment The Fresh Produce Consortium has recruited business consultant Anthony Levy to be chairman of the 'Eat in Colour' campaign board. Levy has held a number of roles within the health sector, and is currently the...
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Pritchard gets non-food job in Asda restructure
Asda has undergone a major restructure, resulting in the appointment of a long-awaited new non-food director and the axing of its regional MD posts. Peter Pritchard, the former store development director, has been promoted to the...
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Climbing the ladder
How did you get to where you are today? I've got here through a combination of hard work, determination and persistence, allied to the good fortune of working for some significant and dynamic brand owners and distributors that provide that...
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Climbing the ladder
How did you get where you are today? It's been quite a journey. My first working experience was in retail management within House of Fraser. This was followed by a spell in recruitment and then on to Kraft Foods, where I achieved my first...
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Dairy Farmers picks Potts for key sales role
Dairy Farmers of Britain has appointed David Potts as its new group commercial director, replacing Andrew Cooksey, who was promoted to chief executive at the beginning of the year. Potts joins Dairy Farmers of...
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Q&A with Mark Daws Manager of the Week
Have you had any major changes in store recently? We just finished an extension and renovation in June, which increased our selling area from 21,000 sq ft to 25,000 sq ft. We were already trading very well, but we wanted to bring the...
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Salad days are at Uniq for Woolley
Uniq has handed Stephen Woolley the new role of managing director for its Smedley's Salads business. Woolley joins the Spalding-based business from Young's Bluecrest, where he was general manager for its Hull site. Prior to that...
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Power to the people
It was the most devastating boycott of recent times. Following the publication in a Danish newspaper of cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad, a boycott of all Danish products was called for in Muslim countries. Lurpak manufacturer Arla Foods...
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Mason appeals to the empty nesters
It has taken Paul Mason a little more than six months as chief executive of Somerfield to be able to sit down and reveal to the press his master plan for the "confused business that was trying to be Tesco rather than itself". As part of...
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In Brief: Illsley for Northern; Society president; Newton joins Bacardi; Innocent reshuffle
Illsley for Northern Northern Foods has appointed Tony Illsley as a non-executive director. Illsley previously held a number of senior marketing and operational roles with PepsiCo in the UK and Europe, before becoming president...
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Q&A with Neil Barber Manager of the Week
Do you attribute this week's award to any particular programme or drive? I must say I am delighted and proud of my team and I'd like to thank them. This is a testament to the hard work and consistency they have put in. I think the team...
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Lowman succeeds Rae as c-stores' champion
The Association of Convenience Stores has appointed James Lowman as its new chief executive, replacing David Rae who is set to retire from the role. Lowman will leave his current position as director of public affairs at the ACS on 1...
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Climbing the ladder
What was the best decision you have made in your career and why? Leaving Tesco - it felt like leaving a big family, and it was a fantastic training ground, but since I left I have not looked back. I joined Uniq just as the UK business was being...