USA
DBL Distributing, the wholesaler of consumer electronics accessories, has named Don Anderson as EVP of operations and administration. He will lead the teams in charge of human resources, distribution & corporate operations and information technology. His main priority will be to generate operational improvements in these departments. Prior to his appointment, Anderson was the head of human resources at DBL. Scottsdale (AZ)
IT distributor Synnex has named former Ingram Micro COO Kevin Murai as co-CEO, as the company prepares for the planned retirement of current CEO Bob Huang. Huang is due to retire in November and he will work with Murai over the next few months in order to ensure a smooth transition. "I am very pleased that Kevin will be joining Synnex and co-leading the organisation with me," said Huang. Fremont (CA)
Greg Causey has been appointed VP of sales at school and office products supplier Carolina Pad and Paper (CPP). In this role, Causey will head the sales department and be responsible for implementing key sales initiatives "aimed at further establishing CPP's market presence and increasing revenues and profitability across all product categories". He joins CPP from home furnishings supplier Springs Global where he spent 13 years of his career. His most recent position there was VP of merchandising. Charlotte (NC)
Independent US dealer Kennedy Office has announced two additions to its staff. Jacob Bassey joins the company as a customer care associate, responsible for daily communication with customers to assist with order placement and customer inquiries. Bassey will also work to develop and maintain productive customer relationships. Meanwhile, Christy Lowery has joined the company as the accounts payable specialist. Her duties will include the development, maintenance and the updating of accounts payable records, setting up vendor accounts and relations. Raleigh (NC)
Europe
UK dealer group Advantia has announced the appointment of respected OP veteran Graham Cundick as its new chairman. Cundick has over 25 years of office products industry experience and most recently was European senior VP and chief marketing officer Europe at Office Depot International. He is also a past winner of the European Office Products Awards Industry Achievement award. Advantia says that its strategic plan for the next five years will remain focused on taking cost out of the supply chain and developing schemes to ensure that its members remain competitive in the UK market. Warwickshire (UK)
Faber-Castell has appointed Philippe Dayron as the new managing director of its French subsidiary. Dayron joins the German writing instruments manufacturer from French rival Lamy, where he was European sales director. He succeeds Eric Mérand who left the company in March. Paris (FRA)
Kasper Rorsted was elected as the new chairman of Henkel's management board following the retirement of company veteran Ulrich Lehner. Henkel announced back in December 2006 that the 46-year-old Dane would succeed Lehner. "I am very much looking forward to the tasks ahead of me. Henkel is an internationally successful company with strong, well-known brands," said Rorsted. Düsseldorf (GER)
Xerox has announced that Darren Cassidy, director and general manager of the company's UK office group, is to take on the additional role of VP for large accounts at Xerox Europe. In this extended role, Cassidy will be responsible for the development of the large accounts business in the office segment whilst continuing in his UK management position. "Making business easier for partners and customers on a European level is definitely a very exciting task for me," enthused Cassidy. "One of my major goals is to strengthen the reputation of Xerox as a service-led technology company which delivers the right solution every time." Uxbridge (UK)
German stationery manufacturer and distributor Herlitz has announced that Patrick Vogel has joined its international key account management team. He will oversee distribution for both Herlitz's national and international key accounts. Vogel comes to Herlitz from Acco, where he was national sales manager for the firm's wholesale and contract channels. Berlin (GER)
UK dealer group Office Club recently welcomed back its buyer Mark Hinckley who returned after a long-term illness. Watford (UK)
Global
Richard Roy, formerly with ECI2 sales team in the US, has moved to Canada-based OP software provider SSI. SSI says that Roy, who has over 20 years' experience in the North American OP sector, will play a major role in its planned expansion into the US market. "Richard's integrity and commitment to his clients is consistent with SSI's reputation as a premier provider of software and services to the office products industry," said the company's president Terry Kelly. Ontario (CAN)
Lyreco Canada announced Brent Milburn as managing director and president of its Canadian operations. Milburn, who began his new position last month, was previously VP of corporate sales. He has been with Lyreco for the past ten years and has now assumed overall responsibility for the achievement of Lyreco Canada's sales and operational objectives. Toronto (CAN)
DBL Distributing, the wholesaler of consumer electronics accessories, has named Don Anderson as EVP of operations and administration. He will lead the teams in charge of human resources, distribution & corporate operations and information technology. His main priority will be to generate operational improvements in these departments. Prior to his appointment, Anderson was the head of human resources at DBL. Scottsdale (AZ)
IT distributor Synnex has named former Ingram Micro COO Kevin Murai as co-CEO, as the company prepares for the planned retirement of current CEO Bob Huang. Huang is due to retire in November and he will work with Murai over the next few months in order to ensure a smooth transition. "I am very pleased that Kevin will be joining Synnex and co-leading the organisation with me," said Huang. Fremont (CA)
Greg Causey has been appointed VP of sales at school and office products supplier Carolina Pad and Paper (CPP). In this role, Causey will head the sales department and be responsible for implementing key sales initiatives "aimed at further establishing CPP's market presence and increasing revenues and profitability across all product categories". He joins CPP from home furnishings supplier Springs Global where he spent 13 years of his career. His most recent position there was VP of merchandising. Charlotte (NC)
Independent US dealer Kennedy Office has announced two additions to its staff. Jacob Bassey joins the company as a customer care associate, responsible for daily communication with customers to assist with order placement and customer inquiries. Bassey will also work to develop and maintain productive customer relationships. Meanwhile, Christy Lowery has joined the company as the accounts payable specialist. Her duties will include the development, maintenance and the updating of accounts payable records, setting up vendor accounts and relations. Raleigh (NC)
Europe
UK dealer group Advantia has announced the appointment of respected OP veteran Graham Cundick as its new chairman. Cundick has over 25 years of office products industry experience and most recently was European senior VP and chief marketing officer Europe at Office Depot International. He is also a past winner of the European Office Products Awards Industry Achievement award. Advantia says that its strategic plan for the next five years will remain focused on taking cost out of the supply chain and developing schemes to ensure that its members remain competitive in the UK market. Warwickshire (UK)
Faber-Castell has appointed Philippe Dayron as the new managing director of its French subsidiary. Dayron joins the German writing instruments manufacturer from French rival Lamy, where he was European sales director. He succeeds Eric Mérand who left the company in March. Paris (FRA)
Kasper Rorsted was elected as the new chairman of Henkel's management board following the retirement of company veteran Ulrich Lehner. Henkel announced back in December 2006 that the 46-year-old Dane would succeed Lehner. "I am very much looking forward to the tasks ahead of me. Henkel is an internationally successful company with strong, well-known brands," said Rorsted. Düsseldorf (GER)
Xerox has announced that Darren Cassidy, director and general manager of the company's UK office group, is to take on the additional role of VP for large accounts at Xerox Europe. In this extended role, Cassidy will be responsible for the development of the large accounts business in the office segment whilst continuing in his UK management position. "Making business easier for partners and customers on a European level is definitely a very exciting task for me," enthused Cassidy. "One of my major goals is to strengthen the reputation of Xerox as a service-led technology company which delivers the right solution every time." Uxbridge (UK)
German stationery manufacturer and distributor Herlitz has announced that Patrick Vogel has joined its international key account management team. He will oversee distribution for both Herlitz's national and international key accounts. Vogel comes to Herlitz from Acco, where he was national sales manager for the firm's wholesale and contract channels. Berlin (GER)
UK dealer group Office Club recently welcomed back its buyer Mark Hinckley who returned after a long-term illness. Watford (UK)
Global
Richard Roy, formerly with ECI2 sales team in the US, has moved to Canada-based OP software provider SSI. SSI says that Roy, who has over 20 years' experience in the North American OP sector, will play a major role in its planned expansion into the US market. "Richard's integrity and commitment to his clients is consistent with SSI's reputation as a premier provider of software and services to the office products industry," said the company's president Terry Kelly. Ontario (CAN)
Lyreco Canada announced Brent Milburn as managing director and president of its Canadian operations. Milburn, who began his new position last month, was previously VP of corporate sales. He has been with Lyreco for the past ten years and has now assumed overall responsibility for the achievement of Lyreco Canada's sales and operational objectives. Toronto (CAN)
