Noble Foods appoints Duncan Everett as Group CEO
Noble Foods has appointed Kerry Foods stalwart, Duncan Everett to the role of CEO of the Noble Foods Group.
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Nick Robinson appointed CEO of Kerry Foods
Kerry Group has announced the appointment of Nick Robinson as the new chief executive officer of Kerry Foods. Robinson, who is the current managing director of consumer brands for Kerry Foods, will transition into the role over the next two
Weetabix On The Go appoints new marketing manager and plans summer TV campaign
Weetabix On The Go, the UK’s No. 1 breakfast drink, has appointed Charlotte Hunt as its new marketing manager, to support brand growth as part of Weetabix’s £11m marketing push.
Accolade Wines confirms Caroline Thompson-Hill as regional managing director for Europe
Caroline Thompson-Hill has been appointed Accolade Wine’s new regional managing director for Europe as the company outlines its focus on the consumer and the customer.
Crussh appoints Simon Foster as new CEO
Crussh Fit Food & Juice Bars has announced the appointment of Simon Foster as the company’s new CEO to lead the re-start of the brand and navigate its next stage of development.
John Lewis Partnership appoints Pippa Wicks as John Lewis executive director
The John Lewis Partnership has today appointed Pippa Wicks as executive director for John Lewis. Wicks joins from the Co-op Group where she was deputy chief executive and will start her new role in August.
Customer experience veteran, Lorraine O’Neil, finds her PerfectHome
Lorraine O’Neil has been appointed head of customer experience at online household goods retailer PerfectHome, joining the business in May.
Hunter announces senior management update and strategy review
Hunter Boot, the iconic global footwear and outdoor lifestyle brand, today announced that, by mutual agreement, Vincent Wauters will be standing down from his role as CEO on 31 July 2020, to pursue new opportunities. Paolo Porta will assume his
Simon Hay, former dunnhumby CEO, joins loyalty specialist tcc global
International retail marketing company tcc global has announced Simon Hay as its new CEO. He joins at a pivotal moment in the company’s 30-year history, as it strengthens its global position and capability in the retail loyalty market.
Wyke Farms appoints finance director as new chairman
Wyke Farms, the UK's largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, has announced that Paul Hardwick will be taking on the official role of chairman, Wyke Farms.
PayPoint announces appointment of Nick Wiles as chief executive
Further to the announcement made on 19 March 2020 regarding the temporary suspension of the CEO search process, PayPoint has announced the appointment of Nick Wiles as chief executive.
Purearth appoints Paul Gurnell as general manager
Organic water kefir and functional drinks brand Purearth has appointed Paul Gurnell as general manager with immediate effect.
McColl’s CFO steps down to take up new role at Holland & Barrett
McColl's Retail Group announces that Robbie Bell has informed the Board of his decision to step down as chief financial officer and from the Board to take up the equivalent role at Holland & Barrett Retail Ltd.
John Lewis Partnership announces changes to executive team
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed James Bailey as its new executive director, Waitrose. He joins from Sainsbury’s where he was buying director for Grocery and will start in the Partnership today.
Covid-19 causes spike in ‘hybrid industries’ – Edtech, Healthtech, Agritech, Commstech, finds global recruiter
Job roles within tech increased by 40% in the first third of the year thanks to a surge in-demand within the ‘hybrid-tech sector’ – namely fintech, edtech, healthtech, and agritech – according to global recruiter Robert Walters.
Ex-Best Buy heavyweight joins retail agency Outform as VP for strategy and design
Global retail and innovation agency Outform is boosting its senior leadership team with the appointment of ex-Best Buy heavyweight Chris Brandewie, as vice president of strategy and design.
The Consumer Goods Forum announces managing director succession: Peter Freedman to be succeeded by Wai-Chan Chan
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announces that Peter Freedman will step down as managing director (MD) after leading the organisation for more than six years. His successor will be Dr Wai-Chan Chan, currently senior partner and co-leader of the retail
Ed Cooke joins Toolbox Group to lead global expansion plans
Toolbox Group founder and CEO Michelle Buxton has announced Ed Cooke, former Revo CEO, as its new global growth director.
IT consultancy Retail247 appoints Alan Morris as non-executive director
Retail247, a forward-thinking retail focused IT consultancy, extends a warm welcome to Alan Morris who will be joining the team in his role as non-executive director, from April.
Aldi Ireland appoints Niall O’Connor as group managing director
Aldi Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Niall O’Connor to the position of group managing director (GMD) for Aldi Ireland.
VF Corporation appoints Markus Hamm as vice president and general manager, Kipling EMEA
pling EMEA, effective 1 April 2020. He will be based in Antwerp, Belgium where the brands’ marketing and sales operations are based and will report to Vera Breuer, global president Kipling.
No.3 Gin’s new brand ambassador launches ‘Industry Stars in Home Bars’
The team at No.3 London Dry Gin is delighted to introduce a new brand ambassador, Ross Bryant. Bryant opened Edinburgh Bar, Bryant & Mack, in 2016. More recently, he has participated in the 2017 No.3 Gin Cocktail Competition final and
Alium Partners appoints Olivier Marret as a partner in London
Alium Partners, a leading provider of transition management talent to organisations, has appointed Olivier Marret as a partner in its London office. Alium provides clients with senior interim executives and teams, to lead on transformational projects to increase efficiency and
The Marketors announce Lesley Wilson as new Master
The Worshipful Company of Marketors, also known as the Marketors’ Company, has elected Lesley Wilson as the new Master for 2020. The Livery Company’s membership is drawn from senior marketing practitioners and marketing services experts, together with recognised marketing academics.
Foodhub targets rival’s market share with two senior appointments
Food delivery platform Foodhub has launched plans to rival Just Eat with the appointment of two new senior management roles.
