Archive of all profile articles – Page 57
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My Alternative CV - Tal Thomas, founder, Exotic Planet juice drinks
What's your nickname? Twin Cam Who was your first teenage crush and why? Mavis Evans, daughter of the headmaster. Taught me all I know about women - the daughter that is, not the headmaster.
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Jackson takes over at Taut
Former Golden Wonder chief executive Ed Jackson has been appointed MD of independent sports drink Taut. Jackson has stepped into the job following the decision by Taut's co-founders Vincent Bassch and Sarah Lang to take on new positions....
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Hawley steps down as biscuit association boss
The Biscuit Cake Chocolate and Confectionery Association's director general Penny Hawley is to step down following a decision to transfer the majority of the BCCCA's activities to a sector group within the Food and Drink...
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Commercial director for Greencore cake division
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has appointed Jonathan Hodgson as commercial director of its cakes and desserts division. Hodgson was previously account group director at Young's Seafoods, where he managed a team that looked after...
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My Alternative CV - Diana Cooper, Tideford's
Who was your first teenage crush and why? David Cassidy. Loved the big hair. When was the first time you got drunk and what did you drink? I was 14 years old and it was Dom Perignon Champagne. Lovely.
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Coors signs commercial chief Hunter to lead its UK division
Coors Brewers, the UK arm of brewing giant Molson Coors Brewing Company, has appointed Mark Hunter as chief executive. The move came as Molson Coors announced plans to merge its US brewing business operations with...
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Food from Britain wipes out layer of senior management
Cash cuts have forced Food from Britain to remove an entire layer of senior management.Three directors from the government-funded food marketing agency will lose their jobs in "changes to organisation and staffing". They are Simon Waring...
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My Alternative CV - Mike Igoe, retail director, PayPoint
What's your nickname? With a surname like Igoe to work with, too many to choose from! Who was your first teenage crush and why? I would have to say that Wonder Woman had a certain appeal at the time. When was the first time you got drunk and ...
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Acquisitions head leaves Tate & Lyle
Tate & Lyle has refused to say why its head of mergers, acquisitions and investor relations left the company.Mark Robinson's exit last week has fuelled speculation over the future of chief executive Iain Ferguson, who faced criticism...
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New lobbyist Milne to pursue policies for BRC
British Retail Consortium director general Kevin Hawkins has said the government must do more to help UK retailers thrive and has taken on Jane Milne to lead its lobbying and policy work. In the new role of director of business...
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Health boss Rillet goes to Danone UK
Danone UK has appointed Francois Rillet, former head of health at Danone France, as the new marketing director following the departure of Martin Theiss last month. With a marketing budget of about £25m, Rillet will now be responsible for...
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we work together - Henry Amar and David Mellor
Henry Amar (right), chairman of specialist food manufacturer RH Amar has been working with chief executive David Mellor for 20 years. Henry on David It is exactly 20 years since David joined our business and his arrival was quite humorous. It was...
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My Alternative CV - Lindsay Williams, marketing manager, Village Bakery
Who was your first teenage crush and why? Business studies teacher. Would like to say it was my favourite subject and it was my interest in the subject that did it, but I simply thought he was gorgeous! I was devastated when I found out he was...
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Page appoints trio for Fresh Retail Ventures
Jamie Oliver's food and kitchenware company Fresh Retail Ventures is ready to grow its business and has made three appointments for its new headquarters in Manchester. The business was set up in 2006 and is one of the fastest-growing...
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My Alternative CV - Emma Slinn, Founder, Pure Flavour
What's your nickname? Slinny Who was your first teenage crush and why? Tom Cruise in Cocktail - what a mistake. I was already taller than him then. When was the first time you got drunk and what did you drink? Cannot remember the first time but used...
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Cresswell to retire at Imperial Group
The Imperial Tobacco Group has announced that David Cresswell will retire as manufacturing director in December. Cresswell has been in the role for five years and has been with the company for 46 years. He was previously MD of Imperial's...
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Stint as MD comes to end for Urquhart
Ian Urquhart has retired from his position as MD of Gordon & MacPhail after 40 years with the company. Urquhart will continue to be involved as a non-executive director on a part time basis, taking responsibility for a range of projects....
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My Alternative CV - Paul Davis, Frecco
What's your nickname? I have many, but none printable! Who was your first teenage crush and why? The ginger one out of Abba. I loved those white jump suits. When was the first time you got drunk and what did you drink? When I was a teenager after a...
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Parsons new chief at Rural Shops Alliance
The Rural Shops Alliance has promoted Kenneth Parsons to the position of chief executive, replacing Sean Carter, who is retiring at the end of October. Parsons joined the RSA in June 2006 as regional county co-ordinator for the...
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Parfetts' man in Sheffield
Parfetts Cash & Carry has appointed Bill Knight as ambient buyer at its Sheffield depot. He will be responsible for household goods, medicines, biscuits and tobacco products for the depot. Knight previously worked in a similar role at...