Archive of all profile articles – Page 43
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Profiles
It’s Amanda’s world: an interview with Unilever's Amanda Sourry
A relative unknown when she landed the top job at Unilever last year, Amanda Sourry has been quietly putting her stamp on the business since taking on the role, finds Liz Hamson
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Sid Singh, founder, Made With Joy Lassi drinks
Sid Singh, founder of Made With Joy Lassi drinks, on war movies, the purpose of business and his love of cows
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Brown takes a strategic role at Culina
Culina Logistics has promoted Alistair Brown to commercial manager. Brown, who has been in logistics for 12 years, will focus on strategic initiatives and supply chain projects in his new role. "Alistair has been with the...
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ProfilesWragg to forefront of Imperial's display ban fight
Imperial Tobacco has promoted Colin Wragg to the role of senior UK corporate and legal affairs manager. Wragg moves from head of grocery and replaces Steve Stotesbury, who is moving to another position in the company..
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Liesa Johnston, Genesis Crafty
Name: Liesa Johnston Job title: Marketing and new business director Company name: Genesis Crafty HQ: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland Number of employees: 125 Sales: £12m
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Caroline Hoare, sales manager, Bar-Be-Quick
Caroline Hoare, sales manager at Bar-Be-Quick, on Kylie and Jason, Thunderbirds and piggybacks
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The Human Angle: Carol Elderfield, NBTY
Regular training is supplemented by fortnightly training updates on new products, product changes, seasonal lines and promotions. We have developed a People Plan that has highlighted the talent we have in our business and we have put in place a structured programme to develop future middle managers internally instead of ...
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My Alternative CV: Kate Methuen, K Shocolât
Kate Methuen, brand manager at K Shocolât, on chocolate tastings, Brown Sauce and her fear of wet wood
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ProfilesWholesale hero Symonds dies aged 70
Wholesalers are mourning the loss of former Key Lekkerland chairman and T&A Symonds boss Alan Symonds, who died last week aged 70. Symonds served as chairman of Key Lekkerland from 1996 to 2007 and also oversaw the integration of...
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Lynsey Savage, J Wray & Nephew (UK)
Name: Lynsey Savage Job title: Junior brand manager Company name: J Wray & Nephew (UK) HQ location: London Number of employees: Fewer than 25