Corporate Express announces today the appointment of Michael Zahra as President Corporate Express Canada. Rick Toppin, currently President, will be returning to the U.S. to become President of the Central Region. Both appointments will be effective 5 November 2007.
Michael Zahra led the successful Ontario Division of the Company since July 2002. Rick Toppin started his career with Corporate Express in 1999 as Division President in Minnesota and has served as President Corporate Express Canada since 2005.
The two appointments Corporate Express announces today represent an important step towards the realisation of the Company’s overall growth strategy, by promoting successful operating managers to senior leadership positions.