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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 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 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, 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, 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 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
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.
The John Lewis Partnership today announces that Nish Kankiwala will join its Board this month as a non-executive 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 has this week joined Waitrose as head of brand marketing & marketing planning.
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, the maverick wellness footwear company, has announced the appointment of Gianni Georgiades as CEO.
AF Blakemore is set to launch a charity campaign in April in memory of much-loved Spar retailer Raj Aggarwal.
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, 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
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
Hunter is pleased to announce the appointment of Paolo Porta as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.
JML, the innovative consumer product brand, has announced two high profile additions to the company’s main board and a key internal promotion as part of ambitious growth plans following strong trading throughout the pandemic.
One of the UK’s leading premium biscuit manufacturers has unveiled former Cadbury, Tesco and Genius Foods heavyweights as part of a talent acquisition drive.
Gophr, the UK’s fastest-growing last mile delivery network, has hired Patrick Eve as chief commercial officer.
The British Honey Company (BHC), the producer and distributor of premium British Honey, Keepr’s Honey-infused spirits, Dodd’s, English Heritage Spirits and alcohol sanitiser products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Fletcher as chief operating officer (COO) where he
Symphony RetailAI, a leading global provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has announced its 2020 growth and momentum, with both SaaS revenue and perpetual licence revenue up considerably from the year prior.
Fortnum & Mason, the UK’s globally renowned provider of exceptional food and unforgettable experiences, announces the appointment of Rupert Thomas as chief commercial officer. Thomas will join the business in the newly created position in early April 2021to lead buying,
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) is pleased to announce that Rachel Dreskin will be joining the association as its new chief eExecutive officer (CEO). Dreskin comes to PBFA from Compassion in World Farming where she served as their US
Differentiator Brands has appointed Paul Doran as UK business development manager to drive growth of its recently acquired Eldorado Tonic Wine brand.
