Archive of all profile articles – Page 38
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ProfilesMcCammond made managing director at Appleby Westward
Mark McCammond has returned to Spar as managing director of Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward.
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The Human Angle: Lucy Mitchell, Marketing Director, SeeWoo Foods
What’s it like to work for your company? It’s exciting and challenging I love food so working with it is always a bonus. Many of the products we import and sell are exotic and unusual, which is really interesting.
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Nigel Holling, MD of BitterSweet Chocolates
Nigel Holling, MD of BitterSweet Chocolates, on rock music, molten puddles of chocolate and finding time
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Don’t rest on your laurels in your career - or in helping your business save pennies
I’m 27 and have recently completed my graduate training scheme with a food retailer. What’s my next step and how do I find out what is out there?
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ProfilesIncoming UK MD at Pernod Ricard quits before he gets here
Pernod Ricard is looking for a new UK managing director after its incoming MD quit the company. David de Mardt, who was due to assume the role this month, has resigned for family reasons. De Mardt established Pernod Ricard...
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ProfilesIGD’s Leading Light finalists announced
The efforts of three rising stars of fmcg to build stronger partnerships with retailers were recognised on Wednesday as they were named as finalists in the IGD's Leading Light Award 2011. The trio showed "drive, creativity and...
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Sara Holton, HR director, Reckitt Benckiser UK
Name: Sara Holton Job title: HR director Company: Reckitt Benckiser UK Sales: over £600m Location: Slough, Berkshire Number of employees: 400
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: David Brooks, sales director, Food Brands Group
David Brooks, sales director at Food Brands Group, on Percol coffee, Yeovil Town and The Price Is Right
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ProfilesACS appoints Jonathan James as new chairman
Campaigning retailer and champion of independents Jonathan James has been appointed the next chairman of the Association of Convenience Stores. James, MD of Cambridgeshire retailer James Graven, will begin his two-year tenure as chairman...
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ProfilesCostcutter's Colin Graves: ‘Bring on the next 25 years!’
As Colin Graves celebrates Costcutter’s 25th anniversary, he explains to Simon Creasey why he’s selling up to Bibby Line
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The Human Angle: Rachel Baldwin, Dairy Crest
We have offered all employees the opportunity to take a paid day off a year to volunteer for a local charity. We are also piloting 'self-development' days, where employees are encouraged to take two days per year to invest time in themselves.
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My Alternative CV: Marcus Swift, United Coffee
Marcus Swift, commercial director at United Coffee, on the Royal Navy, window seats and his love of Madonna
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When you propose an idea, you take the lead
The most important skill to develop in your pursuit of a successful business career is one that is related to leadership. If you are looking to make the transition from senior management to director level or even taking on your very first line…
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Farmer joins Boots to take second new senior trading role
The former head of L'Oréal UK and Ireland has moved to Boots to take up the second of two new senior trading posts, The Grocer can reveal. Guy Farmer returned to the UK after moving to the Continent to run L'Oréal's Portugal business,...
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The Human Angle: Amy Schmidt, Lily’s Kitchen
What’s it like to work for your company? Exciting, challenging and fun. No two days are the same and there is always lots going on.
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Sabine Scholl, consumer insights manager, General Mills UK & Ireland
Sabine Scholl, consumer insights manager, General Mills UK & Ireland, on enjoying the journey, swine flu and Ruby Wax
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ProfilesSkipworth is named Glenmorangie MD
The Glenmorangie Company has promoted chief operating officer Paul Skipworth to the post of president and MD. Skipworth, who has been COO since January 2009, replaces Paul Neep, who is moving to the role of non-executive chairman...
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ProfilesHaigh to take reins at Miller Brands UK
Gary Haigh will take over as managing director of Miller Brands UK when MD Nick Miller leaves in September. Haigh, who is currently president of SABMiller subsidiary Kompania Piwowarska in Poland, joined the company in 2005 as managing...
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Jeremy Woods, Head honcho, Company: Stiletto Foods (Mrs Crimble’s)
What's it like to work for your company? Stiletto Foods has a creative, innovative and friendly working environment, where everyone has the chance to input ideas and develop the brand. Why is it a good employer? Being a relatively small company you get exposed...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Emma Cockerill, head of non-food, NBTY Europe
Emma Cockerill, head of non-food for NBTY Europe, on unpolished shoes, Salt-n-Pepa and manuka honey