Broadland Wineries owner Mark Lansley has cooled talk of turnover growing to £100 million in two years after the sudden departure of chief executive Paul…
Broadland Wineries owner Mark Lansley has cooled talk of turnover growing to £100 million in two years after the sudden departure of chief executive Paul…
Many of the biggest names in BWS started at the bottom. They explain why it is so important to nurture new talent. Christine Boggis reports When you walk into your local off-licence – whether it’s a chain, convenience store or entrepreneurial independent – there are a few things you can expect to find. A juicy South American red wine, a good bottle of British…
Accolade Wines is recruiting for a new UK head following Paul Schaafsma’s promotion to chief executive officer. Schaafsma succeeds John Ratcliffe – who becomes deputy chairman – and will split his time between London and Australia. Schaafsma told OLN he was beginning the search for a general manager to oversee the UK and Ireland as he steps up to the top…
Accolade Wines UK general manager Paul Schaafsma has been named the company’s new chief executive. Schaafsma takes over from John Ratcliffe, who will become deputy chairman and will continue to advise on the company’s executive development. Schaafsma’s role will cover all Accolade’s markets, from bases in the UK and Australia. Under his leadership the company has grown its UK market share…
Accolade boss Paul Schaafsma declared that “Australia is not broken” after announcing flagship brand Hardys grew 12.4% in volume over Christmas (Nielsen, 12 weeks to January 3). Schaafsma said he has been embroiled in debates about whether Australia needs to reinvent itself to solve perceived problems, but he believes the sector is healthy. Hardys sold 1.5 million more bottles during Christmas 2014 than during the…
Accolade Wines’ UK boss has outlined his vision for the company as he prepares to implement a raft of changes across the business. General manager Paul Schaafsma reported the findings of his 90-day review of the UK operations to Champ, Accolade’s venture capital owner, last week. Accolade’s strategic direction has been called into question in the past…
The wine and spirits industries must grow more vocal and join the beer lobbyists in fighting the duty escalator that is crippling the entire drinks trade, according to Accolade Wines. Paul Schaafsma, general manager at the UK’s largest wine supplier, praised the beer industry for its high-profile campaign against the tax regime. But he said the escalator, which ensures the duty on alcohol rises above…
