Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
What is Leaders of the Future?
Leaders of the Future are a group of individuals from companies within the business supplies sector who all want to have an impact on the industry. Their aim is to empower future leaders to believe they can achieve anything they set out to, and provide the support along the way. They are striving to bring together individuals from all channels in the industry to form a dynamic network who can share ideas, facilitate connections and learn from one another.
Curated to inspire future leaders
The LOTF Committee curate an exciting range of events and webinars, with speakers both from outside and within the industry to consider how future leaders can succeed while being their authentic selves and consistently develop their confidence.
Discover valuable insights from Leaders of the Future events:
- Engaging webinars
- Impactful events
- Networking and growth opportunities
- Enhancing interpersonal and professional skills
Leaders of the Future Resources
Meet the Committee
Amy Remmer
I am currently an Account Director at Vow wholesale. My role consists of Managing key accounts, supporting Growth and development through strategic planning and collaborative working, maximising all available assets available at VOW. I have been in the industry 10 years in various roles within Wholesale, The dealer community and contract stationers. I am very passionate about the industry and have worked continually to grow my skillset and develop into the role I hold today.
James Day
My role involves overseeing the Durable UK and Ireland business, looking after our sales, marketing, e-commerce, warehouse, finance and customer service teams.
Annaliese Curtis
Annaliese is the Trade Marketing Manager for Fellowes in the UK & Ireland and joined the business supplies industry in late 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience across marketing, commercial and leadership roles.
She is passionate about working with people, building strong relationships, and helping others grow in confidence and capability. Annaliese joined the BOSS Leaders of the Future committee to support emerging talent, build meaningful connections, and help shape a positive future for our industry.
Callum North
I’m a Business Development Manager at Office Friendly, supporting over 40 accounts across the UK. I originally joined the business as part of the marketing team, having studied Design & Advertising at university, and later transitioned into business development where I could work more closely with customers.
I’ve been in the industry for just over three years, and in that time, I’ve developed a real passion for helping customers solve challenges and grow their businesses. My creative background means I love bringing fresh ideas to the table - whether that’s through marketing, strategy, or finding new ways to add value.
I also joined the BOSS Leaders of the Future (LOTF) committee to connect with others in the industry, build meaningful relationships, and support those who are just starting out, something I really care about as someone still early in my own journey. It’s a great space to collaborate, share ideas, and help drive the industry forward together.
Helena Kelly
Helena is the UK & Ireland Customer Marketing Manager at SC Johnson Professional. She loves how varied her role is, from activating marketing campaigns with customers and delivering events, to launching new products into the UK market. Helena enjoys getting out to see customers, aligning marketing strategies and finding ways she can add value.
Being part of the LOTF committee is an exciting opportunity to connect with others across the industry, build strong relationships, and support emerging talent. Helena is still in the early stages of her career and particularly passionate about creating a collaborative space to share ideas, learn from one another, and help drive the industry forward.
Jack Massey
I’ve worked within our industry since 2011 in various roles within Customer Service, Retail, Wholesale and Reseller channels. In my position as Membership Development Manager at BOSS, my objective is to promote connection within our industry through our members, the supply chain and wider industry.
Lily Fawssett
Lily is the Marketing and Ecommerce Executive at The Office Works, where she manages both online and offline marketing, as well as their corporate website and online store, ensuring products and pricing are always up to date.
She has a strong interest in digital growth and customer experience, and by being part of the BOSS Leaders of the Future committee, she is excited to learn from like-minded individuals and contribute new ideas to help shape future of the industry.
Rosie Brown
Rosie joined Durable in 2021, bringing over ten years of experience across various marketing roles. Since then, she advanced from Trade Marketing Executive to Senior Marketing Executive in early 2024, demonstrating her increasing influence and expanding product expertise.
She collaborates closely with Durable’s international partners and internal sales team, leading product training initiatives that integrate market intelligence with practical, real-world application. Rosie plays a vital role in ensuring the team remains confident, well-informed, and aligned during the commercialisation of Durable products.
She is delighted to join the LOTF Committee after her maternity leave and looks forward to helping shape the future of the industry through her committee work.
Shaun Tidman
I am the Head of Sales at Avery UK and bring over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and strategic business growth. I am passionate about engaging future industry talent, by driving innovation, collaborative thinking, and career development.
I am involved in transforming traditional business with direct engagement, developing customer relationships, and expanding market opportunities.
I believe in leading my team through clear vision, strategic thinking, and proactive mentorship empowering them to make decisions.
I joined as a committee member of BOSS Leaders of the Future with the aim of developing connections between leaders of the future and experienced industry professionals to generate conversation drive the committee goals and in turn generate growth across our industry.
- Email:
- stidman@avery.com
Steph Halstead
Steph has been at Dynamic Office Solutions for nearly 11 years, starting out as Customer Service Manager, then Office Manager, and now heading up Data & Marketing. Her days are spent building their brand, dreaming up campaigns, and finding creative ways to use data to help the business grow.
She studied Art and then Music at University, so finding herself loving the business supplies industry was unexpected! Her creative streak still runs through everything she does. Steph loves thinking differently, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and making sure there's always a bit of fun in the mix. Usually in the form of terrible dad jokes that her team have learned to tolerate.
Steph was inspired to join LOTF after a keynote at one of their conferences completely shifted her thinking on strategy. She brought those ideas back to Dynamic, they were implemented, and she saw first-hand the impact that learning and connecting at these events can have. She is excited to be part of the committee, to keep growing, share a fresh perspective from the data and marketing side, and hopefully support others finding their feet in the industry.
Tayla Sawyer
Tayla has been with Avery for three years, originally joining as a Key Account Manager before recently transitioning into a dual Trade Marketing and Key Account Manager role. She brings six years of experience in Account Management, and is genuinely passionate about building strong relationships with customers and helping their businesses grow.
Working in this industry has given her the opportunity to support customers through challenges, explore new ways to add value, and contribute to long‑term account development. Moving into Trade Marketing has opened up a new creative side of the business for her, and she has really enjoyed bringing fresh ideas to the table and getting more involved in how Avery show up in the market.
She joined the BOSS Leaders of the Future (LOTF) committee to connect with others across the industry and build meaningful relationships. LOTF has already played a big part in her own personal development, and she is passionate about supporting those who are new to the industry. Tayla wants to help others experience the same opportunities, confidence, and community that Leaders of the Future has given her.
Tom Plaskitt
Tom is the Customer Services Manager at Paragon Business Essentials and leads a team who are focussed on optimising the customer experience. He loves working with customers, his fantastic team and collaborating across the business, to continually enhance processes, raise standards and ensure the best possible journey for his customers.
He has worked in customer services for 9 years, 8 of which as a leader and he joined Paragon Business Essentials in March 2025. Although he is relatively new to the industry, he feels very at home and part of something special. The industry has made him feel very welcome from the start and he looks forward to giving back by supporting the future leaders as part of the Leaders of the Future Committee.