Articles in category: People

Retail people covers new hires, industry moves and features focussing on retail industry leaders & innovators

WRAP appoints climate change lead

Karen Fisher, Special Advisor at WRAP, has been appointed to a pivotal new role as the organisation’s head of climate action strategy.

Kingsland Drinks Group boosts senior team with new head of marketing and insights

Kingsland Drinks is welcoming a new senior team member this month – Charles Overin joins as head of marketing and insights at the company’s Salford head office.

Kantar names Guillaume Bacuvier to lead Worldpanel business and Josep Montserrat is elevated to chairman of Worldpanel Division

Kantar, the world’s leading data-driven analytics and brand consulting company today, announces the appointment of Guillaume Bacuvier as Global CEO of its $300m+ Worldpanel Division. Bacuvier succeeds Josep Montserrat, who takes on the role of non-executive Chairman of the Worldpanel

Industry experts join Hotter as brand moves at pace with post-pandemic growth plans

Comfort footwear brand, Hotter, has added to its senior team with the appointment of Dan Lampard as CFO and Antonia Jones as head of product, who will both build on the firm’s future growth and digital-first focus.

Spar managing director, Louise Hoste, announced as new chair of ACS

The Association of Convenience Stores has announced the appointment of Spar managing director Louise Hoste as its new chair from November, with award winning independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia continuing in the role of vice chair.

XPO Logistics appoints Arron Kendall as sales and marketing director – Europe

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of freight transportation services, has announced the appointment of Arron Kendall as sales and marketing director – Europe. Additionally, he will serve on the executive board of the European business.

The Cotswold Company appoints Lynsey Dorman as art director

The Cotswold Company are thrilled to announce Lynsey Dorman’s appointment as art director. I have attached a full press release, with further information below.

KellyDeli focuses on innovation with new global head of NPD

KellyDeli, owner of international sushi franchise Sushi Daily, has appointed Lesley Fong as global head of NPD to support business growth.

Sustainability is key to new link with fashion and textiles industry

Professor Parik Goswami hopes to strengthen the links between the University of Huddersfield and the fashion and textile industry after becoming the first academic to be appointed to the board of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT).

Former Tesco head of insight Nick Meagher to join Co-op to support ‘Co-operating for a Fairer World’ vision

The Co-op has announced the appointment of Nick Meagher as head of insight and research as part of ongoing growth to its data, digital and loyalty team, following the refresh of its Membership programme and launch of the Co-op app

New HR director takes the helm at Kellogg’s

Manchester based Kellogg’s has appointed a new HR director. Christopher Hayden-Hayes has been promoted to oversee the people strategy across the UK and Ireland after 10 years with the cereal and snacks giant.

Vyne appoints Luke Flomo as chief revenue officer

Vyne, the account-to-account payments provider for merchants, has today announced the appointment of Luke Flomo as its new chief revenue officer. The strategic hire brings with him a wealth of scaleup experience having previously held senior roles with fintech challenger

Wickes appoints Mohamed El Fanichi as chief information technology officer

Wickes announces that it has appointed Mohamed El Fanichi as CITO, who will join the company on 1 September. This is a newly created role, following the demerger of Wickes from Travis Perkins in April 2021. El Fanichi will report

Didsbury Gin makes two new appointments as it eyes further growth

Didsbury Gin, the premium gin which rose from Dragon’s Den fame to become a leading drinks brand, has made two senior appointments – Allan Beattie as finance director and Michael Saunders as non-executive director.

Ideal Shopping Direct boosts senior management team with appointment of new CMO

Ideal Shopping Direct (ISD), the leading UK multi-channel retailer and owner of the Create and Craft and Ideal World TV channels, has further strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Ashley Payne as chief marketing officer.

Key roles for Asda colleagues in GroceryAid

GroceryAid has been at the heart of the food and drink industry for over 160 years supporting colleagues through challenges. GroceryAid is delighted to announce Hayley Tatum joined our Trustee Board in May 2021.

eStoreMedia appoints former Profitero president Daniel King as chairman

E-commerce analytics firm eStoreMedia has appointed Daniel King, the former president and chief operating officer of Profitero, as chairman of its board. He will be based at the company’s global headquarters in London.

IGD appoints four industry leaders to board of trustees

IGD has strengthened its board of trustees with four new leaders from some of the biggest companies in the food and consumer goods industry. The newly appointed trustees are:

Papa John’s welcomes new UK director of business development

Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has welcomed Amit Pancholi as its new UK director of business development. Justin Gilbert who formerly managed the company’s business development, has been promoted to the role of senior operations director of Papa John’s

Fortnum & Mason appoints Liz Darran as chief brand and creative officer

Fortnum & Mason, the UK’s globally renowned provider of exceptional food and unforgettable experiences, announces the appointment of Liz Darran as chief brand and creative officer. Darran will join the company on 18 August 2021 to oversee creative consistency across