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NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026

The Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon

Thursday 18th June 2026

Panellist Bio/introductions:

Andrew Stacey, Consultant, Staceway Ltd

BIO:

Andrew brings over 36 years of procurement expertise within the UK office products sector, having held senior roles including Purchasing Director at Spicers and Commercial Group, and Board Member at EVO Group, one of Europe’s largest wholesalers and contract stationers. His experience spans Europe and beyond, supported by his role on the board of Interaction, a pan-European purchasing organisation.

Andrew holds multiple professional qualifications in Purchasing and Logistics and is passionate about product excellence, category management, and advancing sustainability across the industry.

Topics:

Supply Chain: What does the future of the workplace reseller supply chain look like and the role of multi-channel suppliers.

Elizabeth Stevenson, Strategic Director, ACS Group Ltd

BIO:

Elizabeth has over 20 years of experience in B2B and B2C marketing, brand development, and business strategy. She leverages her expertise to build strong brands, lead high-performing teams, and shape company culture to drive sustainable growth. Elizabeth has guided the ACS brand from its early stages to its current position as a market leader. Her passion for creating a positive impact through the ACS business is reflected in the sustainability and social impact strategies she has implemented, as well as the vision and energy she brings to everything she does.

Topics:

Marketing – Beyond the Brand Customers Know: communicating business evolution and strategically positioning your brand to reflect an expanding service mix.

Chris Sellars, Director & Head of Corporate Financed

BIO:

Chris leads the Corporate Finance team at Henton’s, specialising in mergers and acquisitions and financial due diligence. With a strong track record of successful transactions, he brings extensive deal experience and commercial insight, helping clients navigate complex transactions with confidence.

Working closely with business owners, investors, and management teams, Chris supports organisations through acquisitions, disposals, funding, and succession planning, providing practical, commercially focused advice that aligns with their long-term business objectives.

Topics:

Business Planning: Maximising value through m&a and exit strategy: planning for growth, sale, or succession in today’s market.

Patrick Donnelly CEO, Donnelly Dynamics Ltd and Host of The Roundtable Rethink Podcast

BIO:

Paddy advises founders and executives on where AI can genuinely create competitive advantage across their operating models, product development, and go-to-market strategies. Drawing on his background as founder of Evolution, he combines deep industry knowledge with a forward-looking perspective on how AI is reshaping technology, ecommerce, sales, and marketing.

He is also the host of The Roundtable Rethink Podcast, where he explores emerging ideas at the intersection of AI, business, and innovation. Known for thought-provoking conversations, the podcast has become a go-to platform for intellectually curious leaders who are unapologetically opinionated and committed to continuous learning.

Topics:

AI & eCommerce driving growth and efficiency.

Rebecca Gurley, Head of Quality and Performance at BPIF Training

BIO:

Rebecca Gurley is Head of Quality and Performance at BPIF Training, where she leads on quality strategy, curriculum development, and continuous improvement across apprenticeship provision. She specialises in aligning training delivery with Ofsted expectations and driving high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment to improve learner outcomes. With over a decade of experience in further education and work-based learning, Rebecca has progressed from senior leadership roles in premium retail into education, where her focus on people development first began. She has since built a strong track record in quality assurance and improvement, using structured frameworks and targeted planning to deliver measurable impact for learners, employers, and the wider sector.

Topics:

People – training and development: Building the workforce of the future: attracting talent, developing people, and sustaining business growth.

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Chris Sellars, Director & Head of Corporate Finance

Bio:

Chris leads the Corporate Finance team at Henton’s, specialising in mergers and acquisitions and financial due diligence. With a strong track record of successful transactions, he brings extensive deal experience and commercial insight, helping clients navigate complex transactions with confidence.

Working closely with business owners, investors, and management teams, Chris supports organisations through acquisitions, disposals, funding, and succession planning, providing practical, commercially focused advice that aligns with their long-term business objectives.

Topics:

Business Planning: Maximising value through m&a and exit strategy: planning for growth, sale, or succession in today’s market.

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