Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> September 25, 2000

Peter Phillipson – Eldridge Pope & Co Plc (eld.l)

PETER PHILLIPSON was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Eldridge Pope in January 1999. Peter started his career with the Gillette Company, and over a 12-year period worked in a variety of Sales and Marketing roles in both Europe and the USA. In 1990 he joined United Distillers (owned by Diageo) as Marketing Director. In 1994 he became Managing Director of First Choice Holidays before rejoining United Distillers in 1996 as Managing Director UK. Profile
TWST: Before we analyse the progress of the recent restructuring at

Eldridge Pope, I'd like to start with a brief introduction to the

company. Could you sketch the major events?

Mr.