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Category: On The Move

The success of companies with pan-European operations and commercial contracts often hinges on the ability of employees to move around Europe freely. Following Brexit, this

The headlines from the USA at the moment don’t always suggest a progressive society – where equality and diversity are top of the agenda. That

Six months ago, I wrote a column to throw out a challenge to Chairs to think carefully about where their next board members should come

Latest News

Games Workshop appoints new NED. The fantasy figurines company has hired Eric Maugein to its board and audit committee. Eric has spent 20 years with Lego, leading on expansion into China and India.
Justin Taurog receives title change at Vitality Life. Previously Managing Director of Vitality Life, Justin Taurog’s title has changed to CEO of Vitality Life, while his role remains unchanged. Previously, Justin was managing director for Vitality Invest.
Burberry names new chief information officer. Burberry has appointed Charlotte Baldwin as chief information officer. Charlotte joins from Costa Coffee where she has most recently been global chief digital and information officer. She will report to Joshua Schulman, Burberry’s CEO.
Poundland’s managing director steps down. Austin Cooke, managing director of Poundland, has stepped back from the value retailer. This is amid reports of a potential sale of the business. Austin has been in the role since September 2023, when he succeeded Barry Williams.
AS Watson promotes new Superdrug property director internally. The owner of Superdrug and Savers has promoted Clare Jennings internally as Superdrug’s new property director, succeeding Nigel Duxbury on 2 May.
Chris Bush appointed CEO of Westfalia. The former Tesco UK Managing Director has been named as CEO of the global fruit giant, Westfalia Fruit Group. He will take over from Rian du Tiot who returns to his former role of Group CFO.

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