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Brian Byrne, former chief of procurement for Fox’s Burton’s Companies, has stepped into the role today
Higginson will succeed Tony De Nunzio, deputy chairman of Dixons Carphone, whose tenure comes to an end in September
Ravenhall boasts a 35-year career in the dairy sector
Amirahmadi will be replaced at the helm of Arla’s UK business by the dairy co-op’s VP of Southeast Asia Bas Padberg
The Kay Group has moved to the Londis fascia across its 23-store estate in the Midlands, north Wales and northern England
10-year Tesco veteran Amit Chitnis will start work at Ocado later in the year, taking over from Rose Price
Andrew Joret, who held the role for 11 years, will be replaced by Mark Williams, who will assume the chairmanship from 6 December
Haworth will step down from his role at the end of August
Investigation into sexual harassment allegations took 20 days in a case with repercussions for the whole industry
Pete Rosier will work alongside founders Tim Keaveney and Matt Aubrey to develop the fast-growing brand’s positioning and marketing strategy
Oldham has worked alongside Mark Steven as joint managing director of the business for the past two years
Owen brings over 20 years of UK and international experience in fmcg and building brands
Fraser will oversee key functions across the company to bring consumer-led innovations to growth markets across the globe
Jones started the newly created role last month. He is focusing on growing brand awareness of Snappy Shopper and Hungrrr
A new independent global report has shown that the meat industry has made progress in improving female representation in senior leadership roles
Sloane has joined Yfood from vegan chocolate startup Nucao, where he was country manager for the UK
The planned closure is part of Pilgrim’s UK’s ongoing footprint review and puts 542 workers at risk of redundancy
The Artisanal Spirits Company has appointed Billy McCarter as chief financial officer, with immediate effect.
Smart has replaced Peter Quinn, joining the business following its refinancing last month and acquisition in June last year
Claire Pointon has spent just over three years as customer and digital boss at John Lewis, reporting to the CEO