Four high-calibre speakers from the US business products sector have been confirmed for OPI’s Global Forum taking place in Chicago (IL) in November. A State of the Industry session on the first morning of the event will feature interviews with leaders from the large reseller, wholesaler and vendor channels, namely: David Centrella, EVP & President,
Towards the end of February, about 100 personalities from the – mostly US – business supplies industry came together in California for the 2023 City of Hope Tour, Golf Outing and Hall of Fame Dinner. They were a couple of days packed full of information, fundraising and networking. Some of our sector’s biggest names were
One of the brightest stars in our industry passed away last December. Jennifer Smith, CEO of Minnesota-based Innovative Office Solutions, will be very sorely missed, most of all by her husband Brooks, children Maxwell and Madison and their extended families. But the entire US business supplies sector – customers, suppliers, partners, competitors, employees – will
In a recent podcast, OPI CEO Steve Hilleard called 2022 a “chaotic” year for the business products sector. Few would argue with this description. As we kick off a new year, industry leaders will be hoping the budgets they have put in place will be met or exceeded over the coming months. Although, as we
Essendant President Harry Dochelli has been confirmed as the City of Hope 2024 Spirit of Life Honouree. Dochelli has been involved in the office products industry since 1987, when he joined Boise Cascade Office Products. He has been with Essendant (formerly United Stationers) for the past ten years and took over the leadership of the