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Congratulations to our HR Consultant, Alice Redmond - Global HR Specialist on her three-year anniversary! 🎉 Alice joined the business in 2022 as an Engagement Partner, specialising across the Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor sectors. In 2023, she transitioned into a new role as a HR Consultant focused on the FMCG industry. Since then, she has continued to build strong relationships with clients and candidates alike, leveraging her industry knowledge and people-focused approach to deliver effective recruitment solutions. Thank you Alice for all your hard work over the last three years! 👏 #MacGregorBlack #Anniversary #HR #Consultant

📢 McDonald's appoints a CMO for UK & Ireland. McDonald's’s has announced the internal promotion of Ben Fox as its new Chief Marketing Officer for the UK & Ireland! Fox steps into the top marketing role with deep brand experience, having first joined McDonald's’s in 2012. After several years leading international strategy and marketing across 36 EMEA markets, he returned to the UK & Ireland earlier this year. Since then, he has already made an impact, spearheading standout campaigns including the recent Minecraft Movie collaboration. Fox’s appointment signals a continued commitment to internal talent development and cross-market expertise at the heart of McDonald’s marketing leadership. #News #Mcdonalds #Food #Fastfood #Marketing #CMO #Appointment

📢 The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announce the appointment of a new President. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has named Lisa Sequino as President of its Makeup Brand Cluster, effective June 9. Sequino will oversee the global direction and growth of some of the group’s most iconic names, including MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Too Faced Cosmetics, Smashbox Cosmetics and GLAMGLOW. A seasoned industry operator, Sequino rejoins The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. following her tenure as Chief Executive Officer at Supergoop! and JLo Beauty & Lifestyle. Her earlier nine-year stint with the company saw her lead multi-brand portfolios across skincare, makeup and fragrance in senior North American roles. #News #Beauty #Cosmetics #Retail #Consumer #EsteeLauder #President #Appointment

📢 Dr. Martens plc names a CBO. Dr. Martens plc. has named Carla Murphy as its new Chief Brand Officer! Murphy joins from adidas, where she held the role of Global Senior Vice President & General Manager for adidas Outdoor, leading the Terrex and Five Ten brands. With over two decades of brand and product leadership experience across high-profile names like icebreaker, VF Corporation, Salomon and Arc'teryx Equipment, she brings serious clout in both lifestyle and performance markets. CEO Ije Nwokorie, said: “Our brand is our most important asset, and I’m thrilled that Carla is joining to lead the brand organisation. Carla is an exceptional leader with a proven track record for using bold storytelling and fearless creativity to drive growth for world-renowned brands, and she will do amazing work with our immensely talented brand and creative teams. Every one of us in the leadership team is looking forward to her partnership.” #News #Retail #Footwear #DrMartens #CBO #Brand #Appointment

👇 MacGregor Black are currently partnering with several exciting brands in the Consumer Goods industry, recruiting for a wide range of roles across multiple functions. International Sales Manager ➡️ Lewis Millican Senior Financial Accountant ➡️ Fraser Graham Senior Key Account Manager ➡️ Luke Boyle National Account Manager ➡️ Emily Robson, Consumer Goods Specialist eCommerce Manager ➡️ Daniel Hookway To apply to any of our latest opportunities, click here: https://lnkd.in/eayUjfR7 #MacGregorBlack #Recruitment #Careers #JobSearch #Hiring #ConsumerGoods

📢 Rémy Cointreau appoints a new CEO. The beverage manufacturer has appointed Franck Marilly as its new Chief Exeutive Officer, following the departure of Eric Vallat. Marilly brings over 30 years of leadership experience in global FMCG and luxury sectors, having held senior roles at Unilever, CHANEL, and most recently Shiseido, where he served as President & CEO of EMEA and Global Fragrances. Marilly commented: “Rémy Cointreau is recognised for its centuries-old heritage and portfolio of exceptional brands. I will leverage my experience to support sustainable performance and accelerate the Group’s development.” #News #Wine #Beverage #Manufacturer #Retail #CEO #Appointment #Recruitment #MacGregorBlack

📢 White Stuff promotes an MD. Following CEO Jo Jenkins departure, White Stuff has announced the internal promotion of Tracey Verghese to Managing Director! Tracey Verghese, previously Trading Director, has been instrumental in shaping White Stuff’s commercial strategy since joining in 2018. She played a a major role in the firm’s growth of recent years that led to TFG London (owner of Whistles and Hobbs) buying it last autumn for an undisclosed sum. With over 16 years of experience at Marks and Spencer prior to White Stuff, Verghese brings deep retail and merchandising expertise to her new role. #News #Retail #WhiteStuff #Fashion #Accessories #MD #Appointments

📢 Bugaboo acquires Joolz. In a major shake-up within the juvenile consumer goods sector, Bugaboo has acquired fellow Dutch premium stroller brand Joolz from private equity firm Gimv and founding partners Emile Kuenen and MSc Stan Vermeulen MBA. The deal brings together two of the Netherlands’ most recognisable stroller brands, with both companies set to continue operating independently while leveraging shared commercial and strategic synergies. The move aims to fast-track international expansion and innovation in a highly fragmented global market. Backed by Gimv since 2016, Joolz has grown into a globally recognised premium brand, known for its sustainability-driven, design-led products. With a presence in over 60 countries, it now joins forces with Bugaboo, a global category leader with an established footprint across Europe, the Americas, APAC, and the Middle East. Richard den Hollander, CEO of Joolz, commented: "By joining forces with Bugaboo, we will be able to accelerate the exciting growth journey we have been on for the last five years, as Bugaboo is the strongest strategic partner who can and is willing to make smart and healthy investments in our brand." "Our combined commercial strength, together with our mutual strong belief in consumer-centric innovation, superior design, engineering, and ESG, will enable us to build a global house of brands and drive strong growth in the high-quality stroller market across the globe." Adriaan Thierry, CEO of Bugaboo, added: "The global stroller market is highly fragmented and offers enormous opportunities for high-quality brands. Us teaming up with Joolz is exemplary for our strategy of organic growth and growth by acquisition. Bugaboo and Joolz are distinct, yet complementary brands. But the quality of both brands is exceptional." "Together, we will be able to innovate even better and faster. And we will be able to offer more choice in high-quality strollers to our customers in Europe, as well as the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, through our current and new distribution channels in those markets.” Emily Robson, Consumer Goods Specialist, Head of MacGregor Black's Consumer Goods Practice, said: “Excited to see what this new venture for two powerful brands is capable of achieving in the market. Bugaboo and Joolz are both standout names in the juvenile consumer space, each with a strong reputation for design, innovation, and purposeful brand-building." "With complementary strengths and a shared focus on quality and sustainability, this partnership has all the ingredients to reshape the global stroller market and set a new benchmark for premium parenting brands.” #News #Juvenile #Acquisition #Stroller #Baby #Nursery

📰 Marks and Spencer Accelerates Store Expansion M&S is set to open 12 new standalone food halls across the UK, repurposing former Homebase locations, including its largest yet in Godalming. The expansion is a key move within its broader renewal strategy, designed to modernise its estate and capitalise on recent strong performance in food sales. Over 550 jobs will be created as M&S strengthens its position in the competitive grocery sector, reaffirming the growing importance of format innovation and strategic real estate in retail growth. MacGregor Black's Commercial Consultant, Lewis Millican, commented: "Great to see more Homebase locations being repurposed. Depending on the breadth of product ranges introduced, this could unlock new opportunities and create space for additional kitchen and housewares brands." #News #Retail #Consumer #Expansion #Growth

👇 MacGregor Black are currently partnering with several exciting brands in the Sport, Outdoor, Fashion & Luxury industry, recruiting for a wide range of roles across multiple functions. ➡️ Swipe to see a selection of our live vacancies. To apply to any of our latest opportunities, click here: https://lnkd.in/eayUjfR7 #MacGregorBlack #Recruitment #Careers #JobSearch #Hiring #Sports #Outdoor #Fashion #Luxury