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MEMBERS’ DAY REVIEW BOSS Today #56

Members’ Day

Review

MEMBERS
CAN WATCH THE
VIDEO FROM BOSS
fter much anticipation, BOSS held MEMBERS’ DAY,
Aits Members’ Day on Tuesday 27th
CLICK HERE
September at the newly-refurbished
TO WATCH IT.
Stationers’ Hall in London.
The formalities of the day began with
the BOSS AGM, where its CEO, Amy
Hutchinson, briefed members on the This was expertly managed by BOSS
activities undertaken over the past year. Chairman, Simon Drakeford, and involved
Then BOSS Chairman, Simon Drakeford, Simon Allan-Brook of Viking, Jeanette
gave an overview of the accounts. Bresitz of Office Friendly, Darren Lloyd
Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor of United, Steve Haworth of EVO and
at CEBR, ran a keynote session which Stuart Login of Trodat.
addressed the new economic uncertainty. This was followed by the Chairman’s
She spoke about the impact of the Lunch, where Geoffrey Betts of Stewart
economic crisis on businesses and some Superior announced that he was
possible outcomes. This was followed by resigning from the BOSS Board and gave
a lively question and answer session with a heartfelt speech about his time on the
members. Board. Then Martin Wilde spoke about
Next up was a panel of prominent the work of the BOSS Business Supplies
industry figures debating the key Charity and his role as its new Chair,
challenges and opportunities our sector is alongside the Charity’s new Vice Chair,
facing in the post-pandemic environment. Kelly Hilleard.

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