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Ben Mckechnie

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Waterports & Sailing Instructor at Bitter End Yacht Club
📍 Hexham, England, United Kingdom

As the Founder and Managing Director of EPICURIUM LTD, Ben has over 16 years of experience introducing new and interesting snack brands to the UK market. He focuses on leveraging consumer trends to support retailers and holds a postgraduate diploma in Marketing from The Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Beyond his work in the food industry, Ben has a strong adventurous side. His past experiences include working as a Waterports and Sailing Instructor and embarking on a Round the World journey. This background suggests a passion for travel, exploration, and outdoor activities.

Before founding his snacking company, Ben spent time working as both a round-the-world traveler and a sailing instructor.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Waterports & Sailing Instructor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hexham, England, United Kingdom
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Challenger Snack Brands
He founded Epicurium to bring new, innovative, and 'better-for-you' snack brands to the UK market, aiming to give customers an edge in a competitive space.
Consumer Snacking Trends
He frequently analyzes and writes about consumer buying patterns, identifying seasonal phases and the growing demand for healthier options to help retailers optimize their stock.
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Career

Work history

1-1994 - 6-1994
Waterports & Sailing Instructor
Bitter End Yacht Club
Managing Director & Founder
EPICURIUM LTD
Freelance Independent Stores Account Manager
Tanfield Direct Ltd
Itinerant
Round the World
Marketing Researcher
Virdev
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Education
2003 - 2003
PG Dip Marketing
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
2001 - 2002
PG Dip Marketing
Northumbria University
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