13 December 2013

Mark Knibbs takes over as Chairman of the BOSS Manufacturers Forum

The BOSS Federation announces that Mark Knibbs of The Pilot Pen Company will take over the role of Chairman of the BOSS Manufacturers Forum from Sean Starkey following his appointment as Vice Chairman of the BOSS Board.

The BOSS Manufacturers Forum comprises representatives from across the industry representing all suppliers and manufacturers of office products, stationery, office furniture, facilities management, office machines, hardware and many other products. It makes recommendations for the implementation of initiatives that reflect manufacturers' interests and concerns.

Mark Knibbs, Sales and Marketing Director at The Pilot Pen Company, commented, "I am very proud to have been elected to represent the vendors in the Boss Federation and to lead the Manufacturers Forum. The Forum is a vibrant and proactive sub sector of the Boss Federation and is an ideal place to discuss the key issues affecting our industry and to discover how together, we can work towards meeting the ever evolving challenges of the market place as well as offering camaraderie and support to other manufacturers. I would like to thank Sean Starkey for his stewardship of the forum over the past few years and look forward to building on the solid foundations and initiatives that have been put in place during his term of office."

Michael Gardner, BOSS Chief Executive, said, "I wish to thank Sean for his contribution to the BOSS Manufacturers Forum for the past two years, during which time we have seen the forum grow in strength each year. Mark has been Vice Chairman for the past two years and I am delighted that he is now taking on the Chairman's role and I look forward to working with him to continue to develop the very important role of the BOSS Manufacturers Forum."