Recruitment firm seeks someone who can demonstrate a ‘dynamic new strategic vision for the future’.

 

Office Brands has commenced the search for a new CEO following last month’s resignation of Gavin Ward.

 

Ward, who stepped down after an eight-year stint as the head of Australia’s largest business supplies dealer group, will leave the support office this month to relocate to the Gold Coast.

 

Executive search firm Pacific Search Partners has been appointed to short list candidates for the Sydney-based position.

 

Below is the advertisement for the Office Brands CEO position currently appearing on recruitment site Seek:

 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

Office Brands is an unlisted public company that currently is the largest independent business supplies dealer group in Australia with almost 170 locations across the country delivering dealers with the strength of their network and with the power of independence.

 

This exciting leadership opportunity will suit experienced CEO candidates with an ability to demonstrate a dynamic new strategic vision for the future, coupled with strong business credentials and a willingness to push new boundaries.

  

You will have leadership experience in a marketing and technology-based sector with exposure to a retail or group buying background that can drive a new era and transformation within the business. Candidates will possess an ability to build outstanding relationships with key stakeholders and have an instinct for looking after significant Membership groups.

  

Working closely with the Board the CEO will provide outstanding levels of operational and strategic leadership across all areas and functions of the organisation.

  

To fulfil the role of CEO you will possess a resolve to implement and drive the business into new markets using a vision and strategy that enables growth for members and shareholders. You will possess the necessary skills and ability to manage financial and human resources in daily operations, an ability to work with a Board, marketing in both digital and traditional formats along with  superior member service.

  

A proven ability to provide ‘Thought Leadership’ and direction to the team and to the Members along with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

    

Accordingly, you will be an enthusiastic business leader with drive and energy to lead this national buying organisation and to redefine what Member service means and what business success looks like. The role is based in Sydney.

 

For a confidential discussion call René Johnson or James Lazarus on 03 9631 1500.

 

PHOTO CAPTION: At a farewell lunch for Gavin Ward in Sydney last week, from left, Stephen Gates (Neon Orient), Nicholas Afriat (Hamelin Brands), Gavin Ward, John Donaghy (Discount Office National), Barrie Parsons (Office Products News), Craig Blight, Dragi Ristevski (Dynamic Supplies), Margaret De Francesco (Dynamic Supplies), Andrew Gilbert (Office Brands) and Brian Brown (Neon Orient).