Erik Hamel Named Dole Europe MD, Succeeds Spindler-Jacobs | Asian Trader - 0 views
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asiantraderr on 07 Mar 25Dole Packaged Foods has appointed of Erik Hamel as Managing Director for Dole Packaged Foods Europe, replacing Isabelle Spindler-Jacobs Isabelle joined Dole in 2019, where she took the lead in relocating the business from Paris to Rotterdam during the challenging time of the Covid pandemic, where she established a fantastic office and team by focusing on diversity and valuing individuals. Under her leadership, Dole Europe has gone from strength to strength through the exploration of new markets and route to market expansions. Delivering category growth in the UK, now with over 40 per cent share of total ambient fruits, and growing ahead of the category Isabelle has overseen the relaunch of Doles Tropical Gold canned pineapple into major mults, along with launch of Dole's 198g Pineapple and Tropical Fruit pots, perfect for a healthy on the go snack, gaining listings in Sainsbury's and a first ever listing for Dole in B&M. Another first for Dole, under Isabelle's leadership is the award-winning Add Some WoW campaign, where we stoked controversy for Dole by adding pineapple to the infamous Full English breakfast through a compelling social media and PR campaign that led to two awards.
