Albert Zwart, a prominent figure from 123zakelijk, has been announced as the new managing director of Staples Benelux, in the wake of the company’s restructuring.
Albert Zwart, the CEO of 123zakelijk (123business), has been announced as the new CEO of Staples Benelux, a provider of office supplies. The announcement, made public on 20 November 2023, marks a new era for the company following its recent restart.
Albert Zwart steps into the role previously held by George Steur, who had been at the forefront of Staples’ Almere operations for the past three years. Zwart’s appointment is viewed as a strategic move to steer Staples Benelux towards renewed success and market dominance.
The appointment also involves the relocation of 123zakelijk from Nederhorst den Berg to the Staples facility in Almere. This move will bring a closer integration of the two entities and also highlights Zwart’s continued dual role as the managing director of 123zakelijk.
The acquisition of Staples Benelux by 123inkt.nl has set the stage for this leadership transition. The primary focus of the new management is to secure jobs and quickly resume customer services. Efforts to make all Staples divisions operational again and fulfil numerous orders have been successful, indicating a promising start under Zwart’s leadership.
Albert Zwart, in his remarks about his new position, expressed enthusiasm for leading Staples into its next chapter. He emphasized the commitment to enhancing the company’s market position. Key strategies include expanding and fine-tuning the product assortment to bolster customer service and provide superior solutions.
Note: This news story was translated from Dutch using AI and human intelligence.
