New CEO appointed - The Paper Plus Group

20 Aug 2014

We are delighted to announce that Sam Shosanya will be the new CEO of Paper Plus.

 

Sam comes to us with extensive retail experience in New Zealand and overseas including more than 15 years at the world class Sainsbury's Group in the UK. Since immigrating to New Zealand in 2005 Sam has worked for The Warehouse, REDGroup Retail and Life Pharmacy. His most recent role has been as CEO of Complete Entertainment Services, the provider of wholesale and sophisticated distribution services to the Warehouse Group. 

 

Sam is a qualified accountant, with a law degree and a diploma in IT. He has extensive experience in category management, project management and loyalty programmes, with a broad knowledge of and relationships within the book industry in New Zealand. 

 

Sam believes in building strong, multi-disciplinary teams, influencing behaviours and creating an environment in which engaged teams excel. He will create an environment where his colleagues can offer the best of their capabilities. He wishes to make positive, sustainable changes to the Paper Plus Group, its franchisees, staff and stakeholders.

 

Sam is married with 5 children. He is an avid reader and enjoys soccer and running.

 

We are thrilled to be able to appoint someone of Sam’s calibre and experience into the role. His commencement date is yet to be determined. 

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