ISA International PLC
26 January 2000
ISA International plc
Appointment of Chief Operating Officer
ISA International plc ('ISA'), the European market leader
in the distribution of electronic office supplies,
announces the appointment, with immediate effect, of
Bruce Robinson, currently the UK Managing Director, as
Chief Operating Officer for its European and Scandinavian
operations. Bruce has also been appointed to the Board
of ISA International plc.
Originally from the construction industry, Bruce has held
a number of senior executive roles in the Office Products
Industry during the past sixteen years, most recently as
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of
Corporate Express (UK), a subsidiary of the world's
largest corporate supplier of office consumables.
For the past six months Bruce has successfully fulfilled
the role of Managing Director - UK and Ireland for ISA
and has been instrumental in re-establishing the company
as a significant leader in the distribution of electronic
office supplies. Recent Pan-European involvement has
included the commissioning of a new co-partnered
warehousing and distribution centre at Liege in Belgium
and the implementation of an expanded European product
and service offering.
The company confirms that there is no information
regarding Bruce to be disclosed under paragraphs 6.F.2(b)
to (g) and 16.4(a) of the Listing Rules.
Commenting on the appointment, David Heap, Chief
Executive Officer of ISA, said:
'I am delighted that Bruce has accepted our offer as
Chief Operating Officer of ISA. His wealth of experience
and knowledge of our industry has already proved
extremely valuable over the past six months. As COO,
Bruce will play a key role as ISA moves forward into a
new and exciting phase'.
For further information, please contact:
ISA International plc
David Heap, Chairman and Chief Executive 0181 614 7814
Mike Murphy, Finance Director 01274 306 787
Square Mile Communications 020 7601 1000
Susan Ellis or Louise Robson