Heinz has appointed Giles Jepson to the role of chief marketing officer for the UK & Ireland.

Jepson, who joined Heinz in September 2008 as marketing director for beans, kids and meals from chocolate company, Lindt & Sprungli, takes up the role with immediate effect, the company said today (24 April).

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The appointment follows the promotion of Matt Hill, former CMO and chief commercial officer, to the role of president of Heinz UK & Ireland announced earlier this month.

Jepson will report to Hill in his new role.

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