Broomfield, Colorado – October 24, 2003 —
Corporate Express, Inc., a Buhrmann company, one of the world’s
largest business-to-business suppliers of essential office and computer
products and services, announced today that Gary Gonsalves has been
promoted to President of Corporate Express’ Western Region.
Gonsalves has overall management responsibility for Corporate Express’
nine Western Region Divisions.
“Since joining Corporate Express in 1994, Gary has made significant
contributions to our organization and he has always been committed
to timely, high quality execution and delivery of our initiatives,”
said Mark Hoffman, President & CEO of Corporate Express. “His
presence and experience enhance our increasing focus on meeting the
needs of all of our customers.”
Gonsalves has spent his entire business career (over 23 years) in
the office products industry. He joined Hanson Office Products Company
in a sales role in 1984. Hanson became part of the Corporate Express
family in 1994. Gonsalves has served in a number of positions at Corporate
Express including Division Vice President of Sales and was named California-South
Division President in 1997. Gonsalves has a business marketing degree
from San Diego State University.
About
Corporate Express
Corporate Express, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Buhrmann,
NV (AEX:BUHR; NYSE: BUH), an international business services and distribution
group. Buhrmann is a leading global supplier of office products, paper
and graphic systems for the business market. Corporate Express’
product offering includes office and computer supplies, imaging and
computer graphics supplies, office furniture, document and print management,
desktop software, promotional products, and other similar products.
Corporate Express has operations in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada,
Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the
United States. Corporate Express’ North American operations
have more than 200 facilities, including 48 distribution centers,
and the Company employs 11,400 people. The Company’s Web site
address is www.CorporateExpress.com.
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Contact Information:
For
Corporate Express:
Van Hindes
Vice President Communications
Corporate Express
(303) 664-3989
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