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OCG focuses on minimising the overall cost to business when buying commodity goods. We have the experience to understand the issues, the knowledge to solve the problems and the skills to build the tools you need. We work collaboratively with you to deliver the results you need. |
An international businessman who began his career in Silicon Valley in 1978, Gary’s distinguished information technology career includes senior management positions in sales, marketing, operations and general management embracing start-ups, recovery and established businesses. Gary lives in Munich and is currently an advisor and investor in several digital start-up companies.
Prior to joining Canopy, Doug was a founder and investor in a technology start-up business in 1988 that over an eleven year period achieved European sales of $69m with an operating profit of $8m and net assets of $38m. He has been associated with more than fifty technology patent filings with a public flotation in 1994.
Gary is a highly knowledgeable office products market veteran. Starting his career in sales he amassed a wealth of experience in all aspects of the office supplies industry before starting his own independent dealership in 1990. Gary’s background and his ability to think ‘out of the box’ led him to formulate the idea of a technology-driven office products distribution business that is Netstationers.
Richard has a wealth of finance and operations experience in multi-site and online, rapidly growing businesses with a track record of major bottom line impact through system and process improvement. He has previously held posts as Commercial and Finance Director of a PLC e-marketing business, COO of a multi-national software business and Finance Director of a major PLC high street recruitment business.
Neil joined the J Sainsbury plc management training scheme from grammar school. Over a thirty one year career with the retailer Neil excelled in a multitude of roles mostly within operational management. His most recent posts were that of ‘Head of Merchandising’ and ‘Head of Offer Development’.
David's career developed overseas before in 1991 becoming Director of Group Audit and Control for Rothmans International in London. He joined Barclays in 1994 as Finance Director, Network Services and Chairman of Tradewise Services International.
An experienced businessman who has worked in the UK, Europe, India and the Far East with the BOC Group, Courtaulds, Tootal and Hoechst. He is Surrey Group Chairman of the Academy of Chief Executives, a coaching and mentoring organisation. Since 1991 he has been a management consultant specialising in corporate analysis, strategic reviews and planning.
