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Krispy Kreme UK
Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has shown no signs of slimming down its expansion plans following an acceleration in sales growth last year. Here, we talk to two of its employees about their roles within this exciting business.
03 May 2012Gala Coral Group
Karen Hood has pursued a progressive career to the top in HR across the retail, fashion and now leisure industries. She provides us with her perspective on what it takes to make it to the upper reaches of the industry.
30 September 2011Guoman & Thistle Hotels
Christian Armstrong, people and development director at Guoman & Thistle hotels talks us through a career trajectory that has taken him to the top in the hospitality industry.
09 September 2011House of Fraser
Becky Olie has been with House of Fraser since 2001. Her current role, as Head of Online Selling, incorporates the challenges of both a commercial and customer-centric role.
01 July 2011Boots UK
Lorraine Jones joined Boots UK in 1998. She describes her current role as Store Manager for the iconic health and beauty retailer.
11 May 2011Whitbread
Jeffrey Palmer joined Whitbread after working in the hospitality sector for more than 15 years. His current role is the General Manager at the Beefeater & Premier Inn hotel in Livingston.
12 November 2010Iceland
Ian Trotter joined Iceland initially as a graduate trainee and now runs the retailer’s store in Hamilton. Looking ahead, he foresees a great future with the company.
01 November 2010House of Fraser Westfield
Laura Watts joined House of Fraser as a part time Sales Advisor in university, progressing to Sales Manager at the company’s new flagship at the Westfield centre in Shepherds Bush.
18 September 2010Whitbread Premier Inn
Dale Thompson joined Whitbread as a Designate General Manager, moving to role of General Manager Premier Inn within eight months. His new position has been both rewarding and challenging.
01 August 2010Travelodge
Carolyn Bisland is the Hotel Manager at Travelodge Edinburgh, one of the group’s busiest sites. She describes her role of working at a city centre hotel as just the beginning.
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