the judging panels
MARK ALEXANDER Managing Director, Benchmark Retail Services
RETAILER CATEGORY JUDGES ANDY CAMPBELL
Business Development Consultant
Mark’s sales career began in 1983 at Burton’s Biscuits and Philip Morris, where he learnt classic FMCG sales skills and developed into first line management. He moved into non-food in 1989 at Coloroll Crossley, where he held several roles, before being appointed sales director for the Consumer Division of Yale Security Products, then part of Williams Plc. In 1998, he joined Ostendorf UK – the supplier of B&Q’s own-label paint ranges. During his three years as sales director, Mark launched B&Q Colours, range extensions in Kitchen & Bathroom, One Coat and Multi-Surface paints and increased turnover six-fold.
In 2001, he started Benchmark Retail Services Limited, driven by the desire to utilise his many years’ experience in senior management and working with third party service agencies to bring his commercial knowledge to the sector.
PAUL BAGNALL Former Channel Manager, Henkel Consumer Adhesives
Paul forged a successful career in sales, working with both multiples and independent retailers across major retail channels, including DIY, grocery and stationery. He won a National Sales Award for Top Professional: FMCG, against other candidates from major food brands. When in channel marketing at adhesives and sealants giant Henkel, Paul worked closely with brand marketing and sales to ensure the company leveraged its assets to the full in particular retail channels. He was also closely involved with the Hand it Over to Henkel project, highlighting how effective category marketing techniques can be for retailers of all sizes.
SIMON BICKNELL Marketing development director, Toolbank
An experienced director of group marketing with a demonstrated history of success in the tools, hardware and distribution industry, Simon began his career with a seven-year stint at Sandvik Saws & Tools before joining Toolbank. He has spent more than 30 years with the specialist distributor of hand and power tools, taking on the role of group sales director and, more recently, marketing development director.
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Andy Campbell is an independent business development consultant, specialising in the gardening and DIY sectors at both the retail and production ends of the supply chain. Campbell is also a regular contributor to both DIY Week and Garden Centre Update magazines.
RICKY JOHAL
Head of Marketing, Communications and Brand, DK Tools
After studying fine art, design and photography, Ricky started his working life at Home Retail Group - during the acquisition of Argos and Homebase. He later went on to forge a successful marketing career in various sectors, where he worked with leading brands, such as Morrisons Supermarkets, Sky, Fitbit and Canon. At Canon, Ricky was responsible for retail campaigns and the instore brand experience across Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as Russia. He now leads an agile team of in-house specialists, who work on all Amtech related touchpoints, including packaging, advertising, ecommerce and video, as well as trade and digital marketing.
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