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speech and turned the topic printing business. His speech afternoon. Robinson as chair, the panel
to business-related matters. painted a bright future for the The first panel comprised outlined the qualities needed
He delivered an eye-opening OP industry and encouraged United Managed Office to make a good leader and
presentation about the rapidly the young delegates to Services Sales and Marketing highlighted some of the
evolving world of sales, as the embark on their own personal Director Darren Lloyd, COLOP tough decisions faced by
role of the salesperson moves journeys of self-development. UK Managing Director those at the top.
away from traditional face- After a networking lunch, Kiran Mistry, FusionPlus The conference ended
to-face methods to a more Garry Mellor, Senior Process Data Managing Director with a special tribute to the
online-focused, consultative Improvement Engineer at Steve Bilton, and Avery departing Haley-mae Benton.
approach. the British Printing Industries UK VP of Sales Jonathan As well as her work as Channel
Next up was Fiona Mills, Federation, led the room Smith. Coordinated by BOSS Sales Manager at Avery
Director of Marketing through an interactive Chairman Geoffrey Betts, the UK, Benton helped found
and E-Commerce at label productivity workshop group spoke of camaraderie the Leaders of the Future
manufacturer Avery UK. involving tennis balls. Mellor and the importance of looking Committee last year and has
Charting Avery’s move commented on the “unique after your team. served as its Chairperson. She
online and the launch of and creative” ways attendees The second discussion delivered a heartfelt goodbye
its e-commerce printing took to the task, which involved Fellowes UK Senior to her industry colleagues
platform, Mills openly shared resulted in a few smashed Account Manager Richard and friends, passing over the
the highs and lows of getting glasses. Thankfully, the Monk, Prima Managing baton to Emily Jones.
an OP business selling on the Hall’s priceless stained-glass Director Ian Buckley, Pentel Commenting on the day,
web in just 100 days. windows were left intact. Director of Sales UK and Benton said: “The feedback
Managing Director of Attendees then had the Ireland Graham Craik, EVO from others during breaks and
Prime Group Jon Tolley then rare opportunity to pick the Group CEO Steve Haworth, afterwards – both young and
took to the stage to deliver brains of some of the UK and Highlands Managing old – was so positive. I was
some words of wisdom from industry’s most-respected Director Europe Jade Wilson. really proud to be part of it
his own 30-year career at leaders as part of the two With Safescan General and am leaving the industry
the head of a successful UK panel discussions held in the Manager UK and Ireland Steve on a high.”

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