Office Choice Limited has appointed independent director Mark Ashby (pictured) to the role of chairman, succeeding Daniel Kelly, who remains on the board as deputy chairman.

 

Ashby, an experienced corporate consultant who is also a non-executive director at Cash Converters, joined the Office Choice board at the beginning of 2023. 

 

Daniel Kelly, managing director of Stuart & Dunn Office Choice, has been the dealer group’s chairman for the past seven years. 

 

Office Choice said: “Daniel Kelly has been the chairman of OCL for the last seven years and has done an outstanding job of overseeing and driving the OCL business and will continue to do so as deputy chairman.

 

Office Choice said the board change had been made to support the execution of its 2024 & Beyond strategy, calling it a “pivotal time” for the company. 

 

Earlier this year, the group acquired one of its members – Rosebud Office Choice in Melbourne -  in a move that was described as “the beginning of a new chapter”.

 

Daniel Kelly commented: “As a member of the OCL board since 2011, my journey has been marked by a commitment to our company’s mission and vision. Serving as chairman since 2017 has been a privilege, allowing me to guide our strategic direction with dedication and foresight. The role of chairman has not only been an honour but a profound responsibility, one that I have approached with diligence and passion for our collective success. Now, as I transition to the role of deputy chairman, I am excited to be collaborating closely with our new independent chair, Mark Ashby. Together, and as a board, we are eager continue to pursue our strategic objectives for 2024 and beyond, ensuring sustained growth and success for our organisation.”

 

Mark Ashby added: “I am delighted to have been appointed a director of Office Choice at the 2023 annual general meeting, and further excited by the opportunity to lead such an energetic and dynamic board of directors as chairman through this next term. I would like to thank Daniel Kelly for the strong and cohesive leadership as chairman over the past seven years and look forward to having his continued support as deputy chairman. This is an exciting period for Office Choice and its shareholders.”