Conviviality PLC Organisational Change and a Directorate Change (6693B)
January 12 2018 - 2:00AM
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RNS Number : 6693B
Conviviality PLC
12 January 2018
12(th) January 2018
Conviviality Plc
("Conviviality" or the "Group")
Organisational Change and a Directorate Change
Conviviality Plc (AIM:CVR), the UK's leading independent
wholesaler and distributor of alcohol and impulse, serving
consumers through its Franchised retail outlets and through
hospitality and food service, announces organisational changes and
a Directorate change, following the completion of the key elements
of the integration of recent acquisitions.
Conviviality is reshaping the leadership team to deliver against
our core business competencies of: Franchising and wholesaling and
the buying, selling and distribution of alcohol to customers
meeting the needs of consumers wishing to either purchase drinks
for consumption in the home or out of the home.
The organisational structure in place and effective from today
is as follows:
Group Buying and Insights: We have brought together all of our
drinks buying teams under the leadership of Steve Jebson who joined
the business in November 2015 and has successfully delivered the
buying synergies from the Matthew Clark and Bibendum integration.
Steves' new role is Buying and Insights Director. The benefit of
this change is to ensure that we truly leverage the scale of
Conviviality with our suppliers as well as giving all of our
supplier partners a clear route to maximise their business across
our entire group, linking insight, buying, category and
activation.
Commercial: We have brought together all of the selling and
marketing functions within Conviviality Direct and Conviviality
Trading under James Lousada who joined the business in June 2016.
James has successfully integrated both the agency businesses and
festival businesses that existed within Matthew Clark, Bibendum and
Peppermint Events. James, in his new role as Commercial Director
will now also lead the Bibendum and Matthew Clark sales and
marketing teams who support all customer relationships in the
on-trade. The benefit of this change is that we can simplify the
processes involved in supporting our customers, ensuring they
receive the best support possible to meet their needs. We will also
drive greater efficiencies through more effective pipeline and
retention management.
Customer and Operations: Mark Riley joined Bibendum in 2012 and
joined the Group when we acquired Bibendum PLB in May 2016 where he
was Managing Director of Bibendum, during which time he
successfully supported the integration of Bibendum into
Conviviality. Mark, in his new role of Operations Director will
ensure the delivery of the most efficient supply chain with an
outstanding service to customers. Mark's responsibilities cover the
Bristol customer contact centre, Bristol supply chain teams and the
entire Conviviality logistics operation including the relationship
with Trade Team, our third party provider.
With our integration nearing completion and specifically the
implementation of JDE into Bibendum, we are now able to move closer
to creating a single approach to our supply chain. This
substantially changes the role Nigel Basey, our logistics and
distribution director has been undertaking and after a period of
handover, Nigel will be leaving the business to pursue other
opportunities at the end of the financial year.
Conviviality Retail: This is currently headed by David Robinson
who specialises in drinks led convenience retailing and focuses on
the wholesaling and Franchising of alcohol and convenience foods,
predominantly through the fascia of Bargain Booze, Select
Convenience and Wine Rack. David's organisational structure remains
unchanged, with the exception of the drink's buying capability
which will now be handled by Steve Jebson's new team.
People: This continues to be headed by Sarah Miles who focuses
on the effective retention, development and recruitment of our
people to support the future growth of the organisation. This
ensures that our culture and the ownership for success lives and
breathes across the entire organisation.
Finance and Legal: This is headed by Mark Moran, CFO who focuses
on providing the appropriate level of financial support and
controls across the Group to enable growth and to meet market
expectations by ensuring effective management reporting.
Directorate change: Mark Aylwin has fulfilled his objective of
integrating Matthew Clark and Bibendum into Conviviality Direct,
enabling us to bring all of our sales and marketing channels
together under Commercial and Marketing. As such, Mark will step
down from the Board and role as MD of Conviviality Direct on 31(st)
January 2018.
Diana Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Conviviality, said:
"I am delighted to announce this revised operational change to
Conviviality which does not only mirror our operating model but
also enable us to lower the centre of gravity of the organisation,
bringing decision making closer to the customer. As the market
continues to be full of opportunities and challenges, we now have
the best platform from which to gain benefit.
We are very grateful for Mark Aylwin's contribution to the
business over the past two years, delivering strong growth during a
period of major change and successfully integrating Matthew Clark
and Bibendum into Conviviality Direct. He leaves with the Board's
sincere thanks and best wishes."
The Group will announce its interim results for the 26 weeks to
29 October 2017 on 29(th) January 2018. The Group continues to
trade in line with the Board's expectations.
Enquiries:
Conviviality Plc Tel: 01270 614
700
Diana Hunter, Chief Executive
Officer
Mark Moran, Chief Financial Officer
Investec (Nominated Adviser and Tel: 020 7597
Broker) 5970
Garry Levin / David Flin / Daniel
Adams
FTI Consulting Tel: 020 3727
1000
Jonathon Brill / Georgina Goodhew
/ Fiona Walker
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