? Date you joined the company: April 2006

? Previous employer: The Wrigley Co Ltd (20 years) most recently national account manager responsible for UK buying groups

? Responsible for: confectionery and snacks (shared responsibility with Julia Stiles, marketing director); also tasked with developing frozen foods, catering and alcohol and membership development

? Senior school attended: Agnus Stewert High School, Leeds

? College/university: Beverley College

? Married/single/family: partner Maureen (for 20 years), two children Michael aged 10 and Stephen aged 8

? Leisure time spent: cycling, swimming, cinema, eating out and marathon running - completing seven London and two New York marathons for charity

? One piece of advice to help suppliers succeed with you: have full knowledge of how buying groups operate and how best to utilise the group for a "win-win" situation

? The best promotion currently running with our customers is: Wrigley Composite pack launched in early 2006

? The best current/recent TV/Press advertising is: McCain's press campaign creating awareness around its brands

? The best new product launch this year is: Coke Zero

? Gripe of the month: suppliers lack of knowledge of buying groups and the untapped opportunities that exist. Retrospective discount claims are a hindrance to developing business.

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