Changes at the top as turnover grows

BUSINESS supplies company Zen Office has announced management changes following a jump in turnover of 30 per cent to over £14 million.

The Chadderton-based company is making managing director Les Kerr group chief executive, and has promoted Bruce Davie to managing director.

Mr Kerr will focus on strategic, long term direction for the business. He said: “Bruce has had an excellent three years and the time is right for him to take over daily running, so I can concentrate on the strategic growth of the business, which will primarily be through acquisitions.”

Zen described its 2015 results as “exceptional”. It has now recorded six consecutive years of growth.

Since 2009 turnover has risen by 230 per cent, from £4.3 million to £14.3 million in 2015.

Products and services include office equipment, shredding services, print and design, furniture and interior fit-outs, print replenishments and repairs.

The group has four divisions with a combined customer-base of over 3,000 clients and more than 80 staff.