Global office products buying group BPGI has appointed experienced industry executive Barrie Hayes as its new CEO.
Hayes worked for Lyreco for more than 15 years before moving to Office Depot UK in 2005.
BPGI chairman Claude Ackermann said, “Barrie’s experience, industry knowledge and leadership qualities are highly regarded and I know he will help in further strengthening the group to achieve its goals.”
Hayes added, “I am delighted to lead BPGI and play my part in supporting the third largest office products network in the world. I look forward to working with the BPGI members and the staff in defining and implementing the new strategic plan, enabling us to continue to deliver real added value to all of its stakeholders.”
BPGI, with annual end user sales of more than US$7.7 billion, is the third largest office products channel and the world’s largest consortium of buying groups. Its member reseller groups represent almost 3400 independent office products dealers globally.
BPGI consists of 20 buying groups in 20 countries, including Australia.