PEOPLE: FORMER ECP DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED AS CEO OF SPICERS

Spicers SPOT Group, a wholesaler of office supplies, has confirmed that Steve Horne will become CEO from March 4th.

Horne will be familiar to many CAT readers as the Chief Operating Officer of Euro Car Parts, a position he held until a board walkout in December. Previously, Horne held senior positions in Unipart Automotive and Wickes Building Supplies.

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Horne commented “I am very excited about joining the SPOT Group, where the history of the company complemented by the expertise and commitment of the team, gives a great foundation for the future”.

The SPOT acronym comes from the 2014 merger of SPicers and Office Team.