Tag: management
Officeworks names new MD
Australian office supplies retailer Officeworks has announced its replacement for Mark Ward. On 1 January 2019, Sarah Hunter will take…
COPA reveals winners of Leadership Award
The Canadian Office Products Association (COPA) has announced the winners of its Excellence in Leadership Award. This year’s recipients are…
Office Choice gears up for growth
Australia-based dealer group Office Choice has created a new leadership position in response to the continuing expansion of the business.…
Business as usual, say Essendant and SP Richards
US office products wholesalers SP Richards and Essendant have both delivered 'business as usual' messages to staff, suppliers, customers and…
Comment: VOW MD talks EVO autonomy
Following the announcement of VOW’s new independent operating board, OPI spoke to Managing Director Adrian Butler for his take on the wholesaler taking…
VOW forms new board
UK wholesaler VOW has appointed its own leadership team and, in doing so, has given itself total autonomy in day-to-day…
Final word from Jack Reagan
Throughout my merchandising career, I’ve had the pleasure to work with some vendors that were not only industry-leading, but also…
New management to drive Tech Data UK
IT distributor Tech Data has appointed a new head of its UK and Ireland management team. David Watts has been…
SPR reshuffles as O’Brien retires
SP Richards has announced that its EVP of Operations Jim O’Brien is to retire.O’Brien is very much a ‘company man’…
Managed by Q makes first acquisition
Office services startup Managed by Q has made its first acquisition since launching in 2014.The New York-based company has purchased…
Büroring partners with software group
Germany-based dealer group Büroring has teamed up with Infominds, a software house based in Italy.The firm has been added as…
CMS 2017 joins world contractors congress
On 19 September, international cleaning industry professionals will descend on Berlin, Germany for CMS 2017.The event is being held parallel…
Herman Miller reshapes management structure
Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller has revealed a raft of organisational changes.In its North America Contract business division, the firm said…
The Pen Shop under new ownership
UK luxury pen retailer and distributor The Pen Shop is under new ownership for the first time in its 157-year…
Sponsored article: Fellowes
Bulldog determinationOn 7 August 2010, Fellowes’ joint venture shredder assembly plant in Changzhou, China came to a screeching halt when…
Understanding the psychological side of the sales process
In today's business environment you can find numerous sources on sales training and education. Simply type in 'sales training' on…
EPOA 2012 – Facilities Management Award
The European Office Product Awards 2012 in Messe, Frankfurt. Award for Facilities Management. The winner was Dyson for the Dyson…
Pelikan and Herlitz make management changes
German vendors Pelikan and Herlitz have restructured their senior management as the two businesses work more closely together.The main change…
Ingram makes exec changes
IT distributor Ingram Micro has announced several senior management changes in a number of key markets.Brent McCarty, General Manager of…
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SPR announces new HQ and DC plans
North American wholesaler S.P. Richards (SPR) is set to move to new headquarters in the coming weeks following last month’s…