Moves

New BDM for Punch hosts in Warwickshire

Punch Taverns has appointed a new BDM to support its licensees in Warwickshire. Mark Henderson takes on this role this month, supporting pubs in Warwick, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa and Southam.

Henderson will report to operations manager Gary Barker and Punch said he will work closely with 55 licensees to help them build successful, sustainable businesses.

Henderson previously worked as an area manager with Kwik Fit but has been in the licensed trade for 18 years at Threshers, Bass Lease and Whitbread in roles ranging from a stocktaker and area manager to working in human resources. Henderson said that he also ran a Brewer's Fayre pub for a time so knows what it is like on the other side of the bar.

Coca-Cola appoints new regional director

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has named Simon Hawkins as its new regional director for London and the south-east. He will have control of 450 staff and be charged with driving growth in both the on and off-trade markets. Hawkins replaces Daryl Jelinek who recently departed to lead the management team for Coca-Cola GB's involvement with the London Olympics. The appointment follows the arrival of Hubert Patricot, CCE managing director of Europe and Great Britain, two months ago. Hawkins was credited with overseeing last year's launch of energy drink Relentless, CCE rival to Red Bull, successfully targeting the extreme sports market from the drink's UK base in Cornwall.

Suzie Cornwell joins Gonzalez Byass

Gonzalez Byass, the Spanish wine company that produces Tio Pepe sherry, has confirmed the appointment of Suzie Cornwell to its UK sales team. She joins as senior business manager for the off-trade looking after key retailers and focusing on both the sherry and wine ranges.

Cornwell joins from Morrisons, where she has been a wine buyer for seven years, responsible for ranges from Iberia, France and South America. She has more than 10 years' experience working in the wine trade, including roles at Majestic and Moreno wines.

Managing director of Gonzalez Byass UK, Martin Skelton, said: "Suzie brings a breadth of experience and insight from her time as wine buyer, which makes her a valuable addition to the company. She joins a growing

team on the wine side of the business, indicative of our determination to make a mark on the UK market in 2009."

Muldowney steps down at C&C Group

James Muldowney is to leave his position as strategy & development director at

C&C Group, which producers Magners Cider. He is to step down from both his board and executive positions in order to "pursue other opportunities" after eight years of service at the Irish company.