The Conran Shop appoints Peter Jenkins as chief executive officer
The Conran Shop has announced that its board of directors has appointed Peter Jenkins as its new chief executive Officer.
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Johnson & Johnson appoints Charmaine England as area managing director for consumer health Northern Europe
Johnson & Johnson Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Charmaine England as area managing director for consumer health Northern Europe, effective 17 May 2021.
Former Booker CEO Wilson invests in Menzies and joins board
Menzies Distribution (Menzies) is pleased to announce that Charles Wilson has acquired a significant minority shareholding in the company and joined the board as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
Attest appoints the CEO of dunnhumby as an independent director
Guillaume Bacuvier has joined consumer research platform Attest as an independent director.
XPO Logistics announces Bill Fraine as chief commercial officer for GXO Logistics spin-off
XPO Logistics has announced that Bill Fraine will become the chief commercial officer of GXO Logistics, Inc., the intended spin-off of XPO's logistics business. He will be responsible for leading GXO's go-to-market activities, with a focus on aligning growth with
Environment and ethics focus as Wrights Food Group continues expansion of senior team
Wrights Food Group has appointed two new senior members of the team with a combined 40 years of specialist industry expertise as it continues its growth trajectory into 2021.
Hermes UK appoints new director of depots
Hermes UK, one of the leading consumer delivery companies, has appointed a supply chain professional with a strong track record of delivering results and change to the new role of director of depots. John Clark has joined the senior team
XPO Logistics announces Mark Manduca as chief investment officer for GXO Logistics spin-off
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, today announced that Mark Manduca will become the chief investment officer of GXO Logistics, Inc., the intended spin-off of XPO's logistics business. Manduca has joined XPO as chief investment
Naked Wines announces directorate change
Naked Wines is pleased to announce that Darryl Rawlings will join the Board with immediate effect as an independent non-executive director. Rawlings will also succeed Ian Harding as chairman at the forthcoming annual general meeting in August 2021, following Harding’s
eShopWorld appoints Martim Avillez Oliveira as chief commercial officer – EMEA and APAC
eShopWorld (ESW), the leading cross-border e-commerce technology and services provider, today announces the appointment of Martim Avillez Oliveira as chief commercial officer, EMEA and APAC.
General Mills appoints new sales director in drive for growth
General Mills has announced Simon Fisher will join the company as sales director for Northern Europe, from 8 April. The appointment comes as the leading food company plans for significant growth across its World Foods, Ice Cream and Snacking business.
Mars Wrigley appoints Sean Douglas as senior director – digital commerce Centre of Acceleration Europe, CIS and Turkey
Mars Wrigley has strengthened its commitment to D-Commerce with the leadership appointment of Sean Douglas as senior director - digital commerce Centre of Acceleration Europe, CIS & Turkey.
Joules appoints Caroline York as new chief financial officer
Joules, the premium British brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline York as its new chief financial officer following a thorough search process. York will join Joules no later than September 2021 from Moneysupermarket Group Plc, the FTSE250
XPO Logistics announces Baris Oran as chief financial officer for GXO Logistics spin-off
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, today announced that Baris Oran will become the chief financial officer of GXO Logistics, Inc., the intended spin-off of XPO's logistics business. Oran will join XPO as chief financial
The Glen Grant Celebrates six decades of Dennis Malcolm, Master Distiller
The Glen Grant® celebrates the 60 year career of a true Scottish nobleman. The Glen Grant Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm is a recognised Scotch Whisky craftsman and global ambassador, who has not only created some of the most-awarded single malts
Denis O’Flynn joins Kingsland Drinks Group’s board of directors
Kingsland Drinks has appointed Denis O’Flynn, previously managing director at Pernod Ricard UK and chairman of the WSTA, as a non-executive director on the board of Kingsland Drinks Group.
John Lewis Partnership appoints Nish Kankiwala to Board
The John Lewis Partnership today announces that Nish Kankiwala will join its Board this month as a non-executive director.
Confectionery giant PVM appoints UK managing director
Leading confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) has welcomed Jonny Briscoe as its new UK managing director, heading up the British arm of the business from this month.
Emma Isaac joins Waitrose as head of marketing
Emma Isaac has this week joined Waitrose as head of brand marketing & marketing planning.
IRI announces Google executive and CPG advertising leader Kirk Perry as next president and CEO
IRI, a fast-growing, innovative, global provider of technology, data and predictive analytics for the consumer, retail, and media sectors, today announced the appointment of Kirk Perry, Google’s president of global client & agency solutions, as president and CEO and a
FitFlop appoints Gianni Georgiades as CEO
FitFlop, the maverick wellness footwear company, has announced the appointment of Gianni Georgiades as CEO.
AF Blakemore to launch charity campaign in memory of Raj Aggarwal
AF Blakemore is set to launch a charity campaign in April in memory of much-loved Spar retailer Raj Aggarwal.
Marcolin Group announces appointment of head of UK, Nordics & DACH
Marcolin, a worldwide leading company in the eyewear industry, announces strategic leadership changes in the UK and the Nordics.
Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland Foods, appointed chair of Surfers Against Sewage
Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland Foods, has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustees by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), the national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protest
Former Marks & Spencer director appointed president and CEO, eShopWorld Americas
eShopWorld (ESW), the world’s leading cross-border ecommerce company, today announced that it has appointed Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne as President and CEO, Americas, effective March 17, 2021. Bousquet-Chavanne brings more than 30 years of operating experience in the global FMCG and retail
