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Joseph James “Joe” Beeston

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Joseph James “Joe” Beeston

Birth
Camden Town, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England
Death
25 Feb 2008 (aged 61)
Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
Burial
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Joe Beeston-He was the CEO of Highland Spring. He took over as CEO in 1992 and kept the role up until his death. He worked as a sales director until 1992 when Highland Spring's owner, Mahdi al-Tajir of Dubai, made him chief executive. During his time as CEO he took production from 70 million litres in 1992 to 226 million litres in 2007 and maximised profit from £15 million to £51 million. In 2005 he was the first person to receive a OBE for services to the soft drinks industry by The Queen. Beeston died of lung cancer on 25 February 2008.

His obituary-
BEESTON Joseph James OBE A Celebration of Life service will be held held in honour of Joe Beeston, Chief Executive of Highland Spring Ltd, following his sad passing on February 25, 2008, at Blackford Parish Church, Moray Street, Blackford, Auchterarde, Perthshire PH4 1PY, on Wednesday, March 19, at 11 am, to which all friends and colleagues are welcome. For further information please contact chrisl@highland-spri ng.com
Joe Beeston-He was the CEO of Highland Spring. He took over as CEO in 1992 and kept the role up until his death. He worked as a sales director until 1992 when Highland Spring's owner, Mahdi al-Tajir of Dubai, made him chief executive. During his time as CEO he took production from 70 million litres in 1992 to 226 million litres in 2007 and maximised profit from £15 million to £51 million. In 2005 he was the first person to receive a OBE for services to the soft drinks industry by The Queen. Beeston died of lung cancer on 25 February 2008.

His obituary-
BEESTON Joseph James OBE A Celebration of Life service will be held held in honour of Joe Beeston, Chief Executive of Highland Spring Ltd, following his sad passing on February 25, 2008, at Blackford Parish Church, Moray Street, Blackford, Auchterarde, Perthshire PH4 1PY, on Wednesday, March 19, at 11 am, to which all friends and colleagues are welcome. For further information please contact chrisl@highland-spri ng.com

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