GNS appoints new merchandise head

Originally written by Michelle Sturman and published on OPI

GNS boosts merchandise and marketing

Australia-based wholesaler GNS has appointed Margaret De Francesco（pictured） as General Manager of Merchandise and Marketing.

Well known in the country’s OP industry from her recent nine years at dealer group Office Brands, she has also worked for WC Penfold, Pentel and Avery Dennison.

Speaking to Stationery News, GNS CEO Paul Yardley said increasing the company’s merchandise and marketing capabilities and working even closer with suppliers is a “critical part of delivering the commercial upside from a wholesale model as the industry continues to evolve”.

Reporting to Yardley, De Francesco will take up the new position on 9 October.