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60 second interview

NEW HORIZONS

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

We spoke to the next Chairman of the BOSS Federation for his views on his new
role, on BOSS and on the industry it serves

What are your feelings to intensify that focus. In the past, organising networking events. These
on taking over the resellers and manufacturers have Philip Beer are vital for the industry because
Chairman’s role? tried to improve their positions at a glance they help us think about the bigger
I’m thrilled to be given the largely by trading with each other. picture. It’s absolutely correct to
responsibility to help take the This was always a somewhat two- focus on our companies first and
Federation forward. Alan Barclay dimensional scenario which left out foremost; but if we encourage
the current Chairman has done a the most important party: the user. A people to think about the industry
great job, and I will also have an more consumer-centred model will in a positive way, we can make the
excellent Board so I’m very pleased I believe help the industry become whole industry bigger. And that in
to take on the job in that context. more prosperous and successful. Philip is the MD of Hamelin turn means more opportunity for
I feel I bring two things with me: This is a big challenge – but I’m Paperbrands, the largest everyone.
lots of enthusiasm, and a deal of certain that it’s where we should supplier of branded
relevant experience. I’ve spent much concentrate our efforts. envelopes and notebooks The AGM is coming up. What
of my working life in the industry, and paper-based are your thoughts about that?
my latest role being MD of Hamelin And what of the future education supplies in the I just hope that we get a really good
Paperbrands. This is the largest of the BOSS Federation? UK. He is also currently turnout! It’s important that everyone
supplier of branded envelopes BOSS should continue to build on the Vice Chairman of gets a chance to hear what’s going
and notebooks and paper-based the good work it has done. Now the BOSS Federation on. After the AGM we have our joint
education supplies in the UK, so I backed by the support of the BPIF, and Chairman of the forums, which again offer a great
think I have a good understanding of it provides a far wider amount of Manufacturing Forum. opportunity for people on both sides
the issues faced by the industry. help to its members that adds value Married to Kate, they of the Federation to get together.
to their operations. For example, have four young children The last AGM was well attended and
What are your views on bringing accurate, up-to-date and and live in Suffolk. Philip so I hope this year that the agenda
the industry as a whole? timely statistics to the industry is likes to keep fit and will and networking opportunity will
I’m encouraged that a growing difficult but immensely helpful, and be doing a quadrathlon on ensure strong attendance to be
number of players are realising that we should continue to develop such 19 June in aid of the BOSS benefit of all concerned.
we have to think more about what services. We should also continue Benevolent Fund. Anyone
the consumers of our products to champion best practice and wishing to sponsor him can n FOR MORE INFORMATION
want. These are still relatively growth for the industry. There are do so at www.justgiving. CONTACT HELEN DUNN ON
difficult times; but the economic many areas where BOSS can help, com/PhilipBeer 020 7915 8320 or EMAIL
climate should heighten the need and one of the most important is in helen.dunn@bpif.org.uk

“If we encourage people to think
about the industry in a positive way,

we can make the whole industry
bigger. And that in turn means

more opportunity for everyone.”

14 BOSS TODAY | June 2010