Orange has appointed Duncan Hay as sales director, after a 16-month search for a replacement for Stuart Henry.

Duncan Hay migrates from Britvic (drinks business), where he was director of the company’s channel sales.

42 year-old Duncan Hay previously worked for Mars in a series of roles including sales and marketing to finance and project management.

Vice President of sales at Orange (Mike Newnham) said: ‘Duncan has shown a drive and enthusiasm that will sit well within the Orange team. His tenacious approach has ensured the Britvic brand portfolio has been expertly represented across the UK while operating in one of the country’s most competitive industries. Duncan’s wealth of experience will help Orange drive forward as we deliver both our existing and future services, while continuing to deliver better value for us and our existing and future partners.’ (more…)

Orange UK brand and marketing director Pippa Dunn has been promoted to director of the company’s £1bn prepay business. She will replace Jim Graham, who is leaving to join European buy-out house Candover after three years at Orange.

Dunn joined Orange in 2003. She was director of sponsorship for Orange Group before her UK role and joined from NTL where she was product marketing director for broadband. She also worked for Coke for five years in several senior brand and sponsorship positions.

Dunn’s new role commences in the new year. She will continue to manage both the prepay and brand teams until Orange hires a brand marketing director.