Carol Welch

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Group CEO | FTSE NED @ A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd
Carol Welch's Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Carol Welch

CEO and FTSE NED with a proven record for inspiring customer led strategic growth, through business, digital and cultural transformation. Board experience across Retail, Hospitality, Leisure, FMCG, Property and Media in UK and International markets.

Carol Welch's Current Company Details
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd

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Group CEO | FTSE NED
Carol Welch Work Experience Details
  • A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd
    Group Chief Executive Officer
    A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd Apr 2023 - Present
    Willenhall, West Midlands, Gb
    AF Blakemore is one of the top 50 privately held UK businesses with revenues of £1.2bn and 5,500 colleagues. We serve our customers through c.850 SPAR retail stores, which also offer Greggs, Subway and Philpotts concessions, alongside an integrated supply chain that delivers food solutions for branded partners in Travel, Retail, Education and Hospitality.
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  • Spar Uk
    Non Executive Director
    Spar Uk Apr 2023 - Present
    Harrow, Gb
    Member of the SPAR UK Shareholder Board and Audit Committee.
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  • Hammerson
    Non Executive Director
    Hammerson Mar 2019 - Present
    London, London, Gb
    Hammerson is a FTSE Property REIT that creates, and curates relevant, dynamic and sustainable places for the future, including Birmingham Bullring, Reading Oracle and Dublin Dundrum. Main Board, RemCo, NomCo and NED for colleague engagement. Supporting financial restructure, growth and culture transformation in an evolving property sector.
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  • Odeon Cinemas Group
    Managing Director Uk, Ireland & Ocg Europe Commercial Officer
    Odeon Cinemas Group Nov 2020 - Apr 2023
    London, Gb
    A division of AMC, the largest cinema group in the world. Led commercial revenues in 9 markets, across 2,600 screens and 11,000 colleagues hosting millions of guests. Led ODEON UK & Ireland, launched ODEON Luxe, delivered digital transformation and navigated successfully through the pandemic.
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  • Odeon Cinemas Group
    Managing Director Uk, Ireland, Ocg Board
    Odeon Cinemas Group Jan 2017 - Nov 2020
    London, Gb
    Led transformation of UK & Ireland's leading cinema brand, with 125 cinemas, 65 Costa Franchises and 5,000 team members. Times Top 25 best big companies to work for in the UK and the top 15 best companies to work for in Ireland. OCG Europe Executive Committee.
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  • Digital Cinema Media
    Non Executive Director
    Digital Cinema Media Jan 2017 - Apr 2023
    London, Gb
    Digital Cinema Media is a leading advertising sales business delivering solutions for branded advertisers on c.85% of UK Cinema Screens and digital assets.
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  • Uk Cinema Association
    Non Executive Director
    Uk Cinema Association Jan 2017 - Apr 2023
  • Costa Coffee
    Costa Global Cmo
    Costa Coffee Jul 2013 - Dec 2016
    High Wycombe, England, Gb
    Costa is UK’s no. 1 coffee shop. Led Commercial Brand, Digital and Innovation across 33 countries delivering a Global brand position, campaigns and store design, a profit enhancing range strategy, merchandising and price architecture. Improved value of Coffee Club and digital platforms. Leadership of London stores P&L introducing new store and operating formats to improve profitability.
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  • Jordans Dorset Ryvita
    Marketing, Category, R&D & Contract Manufacture Director
    Jordans Dorset Ryvita 2011 - 2013
    Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, Gb
    Led strategic, commercial and sustainability plans, outsourced manufacture and led Marketing capability. NED Conservation Grade registered farming charity.
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  • Jordans Dorset Ryvita
    Marketing, Innovation & R&D Director
    Jordans Dorset Ryvita Jan 2008 - May 2011
    Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, Gb
    Integrated Jordans and Ryvita business. Led strategy to double value and share growth. Oversaw campaigns, range price architecture, trading and value engineering.
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  • Cadbury Schweppes Bottling Group
    Director Green & Blacks
    Cadbury Schweppes Bottling Group Nov 2006 - Dec 2007
    Plano, Texas   (Tx), Us
    Led strategy and commercial plans. Industry elected member of UK Organic Trade Board.
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  • Cadbury Schweppes Bottling Group
    Group Innovation Director: Confectionery & Beverages
    Cadbury Schweppes Bottling Group 2002 - 2006
    Plano, Texas   (Tx), Us
    Led Group innovation strategy, increasing innovation revenue by 11ppts. Established platforms, regional centres of excellence aligned with R&D, KPI’s and seed funding. Led portfolio planning and capability on innovation & insight.
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  • Cadbury Schweppes Bottling Group
    Global Marketing & Innovation Director: Confectionery
    Cadbury Schweppes Bottling Group Sep 1999 - Sep 2002
    Plano, Texas   (Tx), Us
    Led innovation strategy and delivered emerging markets innovation and campaigns.
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  • Pepsico
    European Category Director
    Pepsico 1998 - 1999
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Delivered European brand promotions, best practice, scale savings and capability.
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  • Pepsico
    Graduate To Marketing Manager, Walkers Snack Foods.
    Pepsico Sep 1992 - Sep 1998
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Re-launched Walkers with award winning Lineker campaign, promotion and channel price strategy.
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  • Boots Uk
    Marketing Assistant Intern
    Boots Uk Sep 1990 - Aug 1991
    Nottingham, Gb
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Carol Welch Skills

Strategy Fmcg Marketing Customer Insight Management Business Strategy Marketing Strategy Brand Management Leadership Cross Functional Team Leadership Marketing Management Brand Equity Brand Development Segmentation Fast Moving Consumer Goods Shopper Marketing Trade Marketing Food Competitive Analysis Organizational Leadership Strategic Thinking Consumer Products Product Development Market Analysis Consumer Insight Brand Architecture International Marketing Digital Marketing Global Marketing Marketing Research Food Industry Market Research Product Innovation Integrated Marketing P&l Management Market Planning Consumer Behaviour Marketing Communications Business Planning Retail Digital Strategy Pricing Strategy

Carol Welch Education Details

  • The Marketing Academy
    The Marketing Academy
    Mckinsey Cmo To Ceo Study Course
  • London Business School
    London Business School
    Business Strategy
  • The Manchester Metropolitan University
    The Manchester Metropolitan University
    Business Studies

Frequently Asked Questions about Carol Welch

What company does Carol Welch work for?

Carol Welch works for A.f. Blakemore & Son Ltd

What is Carol Welch's role at the current company?

Carol Welch's current role is Group CEO | FTSE NED.

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What schools did Carol Welch attend?

Carol Welch attended The Marketing Academy, London Business School, The Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Carol Welch has skills like Strategy, Fmcg, Marketing, Customer Insight, Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Leadership, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Marketing Management, Brand Equity.

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