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BBC News
17 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Everton confirm new football leadership appointments
Everton have confirmed four new appointments as part of the football leadership structure at the Toffees have appointed Nick Cox as technical director, James Smith as director of scouting and recruitment, Chris Howarth to direct the club's football strategy and analytics operations and Nick Hammond to lead the club's player trading is currently academy director at Manchester United while Smith will join in September from across Manchester, moving from the position as director of scouting and recruitment at the City Football Group. Howarth has worked with 14 clubs across Europe through his consultancy Insight Sport which Everton owners The Friedkin Group have acquired as part of his his retirement from playing, Hammond has worked as director of football for 13 years at Reading, technical director at West Brom for three years and head of football operations at Celtic Chief Executive Officer Angus Kinnear said: "I'm delighted with the appointments of Nick, James and Nick. "Their CVs speak for themselves - they are exceptional operators, hugely respected in the game and an example of the ambition we hold as a club in ensuring the pathways and structures in place across our football operations are of the very highest standard."The fact we had such exceptional candidates for these positions is also a reflection of the direction of the club. "The new football leadership structure will ensure our two managers have the very best support, and the very best operators driving the key football operations, to ensure our collective ambitions are realised."
Business News Wales
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Brand Hatchers Wins King's Award for International Trade
Brand Hatchers has been awarded the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Founded by Emily Griffiths and her father Chris Howarth, Cardiff-based Brand Hatchers has grown from a family-led startup into a global business, now selling products in more than 36 countries. Its flagship brand Brain Blasterz is the leading sour candy brand across Europe and the Middle East, while its fast-growing e-commerce brands – Nurture by Nature (self-care and wellness) and Guitar Lab (musical accessories) – are category leaders on Amazon UK, US, and EU. 'Winning the King's Award is a huge moment – not just for us as a business, but for the people and values behind it,' said Emily Griffiths, co-founder and CEO. 'We built this company with an international mindset from the start, and to now be recognised at this level is an incredible honour. 'I'm incredibly proud to lead a company that proves ambition, and compassion can go hand in hand. Our flexible workplace policies don't just support our team – they make it possible for me to juggle leadership and family life too. We're showing that you can grow internationally without compromising on people, culture or purpose. 'This award is also a testament to the hard work, creativity and dedication of our amazing team in Cardiff. Every success we've had has been driven by their energy and belief in what we're building – I'm incredibly grateful to work alongside such talented and passionate people. 'Working with such a wide variety of markets and clients is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do,' Emily said. 'It keeps us learning, evolving, and pushing forward.' The King's Awards for Enterprise, formerly known as the Queen's Awards, are the highest official UK awards for British businesses. As a recipient, Brand Hatchers will now be entitled to use the King's Awards emblem for the next five years – a mark of outstanding achievement in international trade.
