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