Leading Executives in Stationery and Office Supplies
Chris Peterson
President & Chief Executive Officer, Newell Brands
Leads the Sharpie, Paper Mate, Elmer’s and Rubbermaid owner through a multi-year turnaround and portfolio-focus strategy; named President & CEO in May 2023.
Tom Tedford
President & Chief Executive Officer, ACCO Brands
Career ACCO executive steering a global house of office and back‑to‑school brands (Mead, Five Star, Swingline, Kensington) with a cost‑reduction and simplification program to return to profitable growth.
Rob Versloot
Chief Executive Officer (effective Sep 15, 2025), Société BIC
Incoming CEO effective September 15, 2025, after serving as CEO of Hero Group; succeeds Gonzalve Bich to lead BIC’s next growth chapter across Stationery, Lighters and Shavers.
Fumio Fujisaki
Representative Director & President, PILOT Corporation
Representative Director & President leading the global Pilot pen franchise (G2, FriXion, V5) with a focus on international growth and operational reform.
Junichi Ishigaki
Representative Director & President, Pentel Co., Ltd.
Appointed Representative Director & President on June 26, 2025, to accelerate innovation across iconic lines like EnerGel, Orenz and Sign Pen.
Taro Ishikawa
President, Zebra Co., Ltd.
President since 2022, driving global expansion of Zebra’s hit gel and highlighter franchises (SARASA, MILDLINER, bLen) and manufacturing footprint.
Stefan Leitz
Chief Executive Officer, Faber‑Castell AG
CEO of the 260‑year‑old pencil and art house, overseeing a board‑led transformation and sustainability push while scaling premium pencils and art supplies globally.
Matthias Greiner
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer, STAEDTLER SE
CEO/CFO leading the “Go Beyond” strategy launched in January 2025 to modernize operations and reignite growth across writing instruments and creative goods.
Hidekuni Kuroda
Representative Executive Officer, President, KOKUYO Co., Ltd.
Representative Executive Officer and President guiding Japan’s leading office & stationery group (Campus notebooks, Kokuyo furniture) with a design‑led innovation agenda.
Masataka Funabashi
President & Representative Director, Shachihata Inc. (Artline)
President championing both analog and digital seals; expanded Shachihata Cloud e‑signature capabilities while maintaining Artline and stamp leadership.
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Geoffrey T. Martin
President & Chief Executive Officer, CCL Industries
Long‑time CCL chief executing targeted M&A and organic growth across labels, RFID and films; steward of Avery (labels and printable media) within CCL.
Mark Cooper
President, Avery & METO Worldwide, Avery (a CCL Industries business)
Runs Avery & METO worldwide—expanding the portfolio beyond labels into badging, credentials and access solutions while growing e‑commerce and SMB channels.
Gerry P. Smith
Chief Executive Officer, The ODP Corporation (Office Depot/OfficeMax)
Returned from temporary medical leave on February 1, 2024 to continue ODP’s B2B pivot and platform strategy across retail, contract, and digital workplace services.
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John Lederer
Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Staples, Inc.
Executive Chairman who also serves as CEO following a 2024 refinancing; oversees the privately held workspace products leader across delivery, retail and logistics.
Grégory Liénard
Chief Executive Officer, Lyreco Group
Global CEO transforming one of the world’s largest office product distributors with digital, sustainability and PPE adjacencies across 25+ countries.
Christophe Archaimbault
Chief Executive Officer, Moleskine S.r.l.
Appointed global CEO in January 2025, refocusing the iconic notebook brand on creativity‑first positioning and omnichannel growth.
John Fellowes
President & Chief Executive Officer, Fellowes Brands
Fourth‑generation leader scaling beyond shredders into air purification, workspace ergonomics and modular walls for commercial environments.
François Nusse
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Exacompta Clairefontaine
Chairman & CEO of the French paper, stationery and diaries group behind Clairefontaine, Rhodia and Quo Vadis; leads a multigenerational family enterprise.
Eric Joan
Chief Executive Officer, Hamelin Group (Oxford, ELBA, Pelikan)
CEO advancing Oxford’s ‘smart paper’ strategy (SCRIBZEE) and expanding globally via the acquisition of Pelikan Group.
Shigehiko Suhara
Representative Director & President, Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. (uni‑ball, POSCA)
President steering Japan’s uni‑ball and POSCA powerhouse—including 2024 acquisition of LAMY—while emphasizing sustainability and product innovation.
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