Tea maker appoints md
Twinings has appointed Claire Hodge as its md for UK and Ireland with effect from January 1 2017.
She replaces Liam McNamara, who has been promoted within parent company Associated British Foods to sales director at Allied Bakeries.
Bob Tavener, Twinings ceo, said Hodge would bring a range of marketing, innovation and general management experience to her new role.
Hodge joined Twinings in 2006 as marketing director, before moving in 2010 to her current position as director of global innovation and marketing. She will be succeeded by Heather Hartridge, UK and Ireland marketing director since in 2013.