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Imperial Tobacco appoints Caroline McIvor as head of Field Force South

Imperial Tobacco appoints Caroline McIvor as head of Field Force South
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Andy Marino
By Andy MarinoMay 02, 2023
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Imperial Tobacco has announced today that it has appointed Caroline McIvor as Head of Field Force South.

Caroline, who will be joining the Sales and Trade Marketing leadership team, brings a wealth of experience in field sales training and development, having previously held several field-based roles with the UK market, including Head of Field Force Midlands and Area Business Manager Liverpool at Imperial Tobacco. Most recently, Caroline was positioned in a Group role at the company as Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, driving many vital projects and initiatives within the team.

“I am thrilled to be moving into this new role and becoming part of the Sales and Trade Market Leadership team," said Caroline. "It’s an exciting time to be part of the industry and I look forward to driving a wealth of new sales opportunities within the southern region.”

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