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May 6, 2008 Campbell Barnum, Vice President
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D.D.Williamson Announces Expanded Sales
Responsibilities for Stuart Watson
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA -- (May 6, 2008) -- D.D. Williamson announces expanded sales responsibilities for Stuart Watson, Technical Sales Manager. His new responsibilities include serving as West Regional (US) Sales Manager, and Sales Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Originally from Auckland, Watson began his flavor career with FIS (Nestle’s flavor subsidiary) New Zealand in 1990. In 1993, Watson was promoted to Business Development Manager for FIS Australia and relocated to Sydney. In 1996, Watson moved to South Africa to open a new FIS office and expand the product line. In 2000, Watson relocated to the U.S., where he led FIS North America’s expansion into sweet and beverage flavors. Following the sale of FIS to Givaduan, Watson joined their beverage business unit before moving to D.D. Williamson in 2004.
“We have a great commitment to assist our customers with world wide color solutions,” said Ted Nixon, CEO. “Stuart has developed tremendous customer relationships that benefit our Global Sales Team.”
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D.D. Williamson, the world leader in caramel color, offers a broad spectrum of natural colorants, including colorMaker custom color blends. D.D. Williamson improves the allure of foods and beverages through visual appeal. A trusted and recognized provider of color solutions to the food and beverage industry, the company operates nine manufacturing sites on five continents. Visit www.ddwilliamson.com for more information.