Omar Ansari, Palmer & Harvey BWS buying controller

Age: 34

Works at: Palmer & Harvey

Job Title: Buying controller, BWS

Since joining the business four years ago, Omar has driven an increase in sales of over 50%, developing the alcohol range from 800 to over 2,000 products by tripling the wine range and growing the beer and cider category from 300 to 700 products. He manages £142m of turnover and heads up the BWS category, managing a team of nine, including two senior buyers and is seen as an “incredible asset” by P&H.

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