Archive of all profile articles – Page 58

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    In Brief: McQueen retail; New Wal-Mart tier; SCA strategist; Spring enterprise

    2007-09-03T00:00:00Z

    McQueen retail  MD Jane Hughes has been appointed MD of corporate finance advisory firm McQueen's retail industry practice. She previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers' retail banking division, and over the past seven years has worked on more...

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    My Alternative CV - Tom Shaw

    2007-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Who was your first teenage crush and why? When a car ran over my foot in St Ives! No, seriously, my first teenage crush would have to be a pretty girl with lovely eyes I met on a holiday at my aunt's caravan in Wales. Her pesky little brother...

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    My Alternative CV - Julie Fisher, data analysis manager, The Greenery UK

    2007-08-25T00:00:00Z

    What is your nickname? Jules.  Who was your first teenage crush and why? Mark Owen. I though he was the cutest one in Take That.  When was the first time you got drunk and what did you drink? When I was 13 I shared a bottle of Thunderbird ...

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    Report reveals dearth of skills on supply side

    2007-08-20T00:00:00Z

    The UK food and drink sector is facing a serious skills shortage as it was revealed that the industry has some of the lowest levels of qualified workers in the country. This is according to a new report by Improve - a government-funded agency...

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    My Alternative CV - Sarah Swainson, Bavaria’s UK marketing manager

    2007-08-20T00:00:00Z

    What's your nickname? Squares. I'm sure this was a compliment from school days  Who was your first teenage crush and why? Paul Young. Sadly, I saw him at a free concert years later and it spoiled the whole thing.

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    My Alternative CV - Parm Bains, Founder, Love Foods

    2007-08-13T00:00:00Z

    What's your nickname? My full name is Parminder but I've been called Parm since primary school. It's easier to pronounce for some, so it just stuck.  What did you want to be when you were a kid? A superhero who could do everything and be everywhere...

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    Niklas sets out his vision for FreshXpress

    2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

    In a bleak, windy car park near a council estate in St Helens, Paul Niklas stands out like a sore thumb. Dressed in a pin-striped suit, his appearance is in sharp contrast to the 'more relaxed' attire of the majority of customers at the newly opened...

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    Inter Link rescuer Croxford moves on

    2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Ian Croxford has resigned as chief executive of cake supplier Inter Link Foods after its recent acquisition by the Irish baker McCambridge. But he is "hungry for another challenge" and proud to have put the business back on the right track, he told...

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    Best candidates 'put off by private equity'

    2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Private equity-backed fmcg companies are struggling to attract and retain good quality people because of fears for long-term development prospects and job security, says a leading recruitment consultancy. Filling job vacancies within the £40k to...

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    In Brief: Warby promoted; Britvic departure; Society marketer; Blyth's replacement; Cheesman signs up

    2007-07-30T00:00:00Z

    Warby promoted  Scottish & Newcastle UK's innovation director, Sarah Warby, has been promoted to marketing director - the latest move in a string of top-level promotions. She will replace Tim Seager, who moved to acting MD UK last month. She has...

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    My Alternative CV - George Thomopoulo, managing director, Rich's Uk

    2007-07-23T00:00:00Z

    What's your nickname? The Greek!  Who was your first teenage crush and why? A girl I spotted on the school bus when I was 17 years old. It must have been the right chemistry... we're still together 40 years later.  When was the first time you got...

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    My Alternative CV - Matt Crane, director, Juice Doctor Pure Hydration

    2007-07-14T00:00:00Z

    What's your nickname? At school the ladies called me Cuddles - but sadly it was often Cuddles and nothing else!  Who was your first teenage crush and why? Don't know her name but she featured on a poster in the eighties, retrieving a tennis ball from...

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    Cook retires as director of Tiptree Group

    2007-07-09T00:00:00Z

    Peter Cook is retiring as a director of Wilkin & Sons, part of the Tiptree group, after 45 years with the company. Cook started in the cashier's office in 1962 and then moved to sales. He rose through the ranks of the sales office, where...

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    My Alternative CV - Mariam Ridley, marketing manager, J Wray & Nephew

    2007-07-09T00:00:00Z

    What's your nickname? Riddles. I like to think it's derived from my surname, not my presentation style.  Who was your first teenage crush and why? Derek. He was tall, blond and worked in a record shop - when you're 14 there is nothing better. What...

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    Humphreys new lobbying role takes FSA PR team to 45

    2007-07-09T00:00:00Z

    The beleaguered Food Standards Agency has brought in a new head of external affairs, boosting its communications team to 45.The new position of external affairs and deputy director, communications, has been filled by Stephen Humphreys,...

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    we work together - United Co-operatives

    2007-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Phil on Nick I've worked at United Co-operatives since 1991, starting as a general assistant before progressing to store manager and then area manager. In our current roles, I've worked with Nick for the past seven months - I took him on to run...

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    Calder to lead sales force at Burn Stewart

    2007-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Andy Calder will head the sales force at Burn Stewart Distillers, following its decision to bring UK distribution of its brands from Paragon Vintners back in-house.Calder has been with the company since 1997 when he was brought in to...

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    Babylicious recruits Monk as chairman

    2007-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Paul Monk has been appointed as chairman of Babylicious - the children's and baby frozen food manufacturer.Monk has worked in the food industry for more than 30 years. The former Golden Wonder chief executive has held senior positions at...

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    My Alternative CV - Susie Willis, founder of Plum Baby

    2007-06-25T00:00:00Z

    What's your nickname? I don't have one that I am aware of, but if you asked anyone at Plum they'd probably tell you different.  Who was your first teenage crush and why? John Travolta - need you ask why? Those hips, that cheeky smile, the dimple on...

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    McColl outsources to Augustus Martin

    2007-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Martin McColl has outsourced its in-store marketing to design and print specialist Augustus Martin. As part of the deal Martin McColl creative marketing manager Andrew Lake moves to Augustus Martin to manage the business...