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Highlands to Attend OPI Global Forum

Highlands is attending OPI Global Forum 2025, taking place May 18–20 in Chicago. Representing Highlands will be Bob O’Gara, CEO + Partner, and Seth Raley, President + Partner.

On Monday, May 19, Seth will participate in a panel titled “The State of the Industry 2025”. The session, moderated by Steve Hilleard, CEO of OPI, will provide a candid look at the office products and business supplies industry following several years of transformation and challenge. The panel will feature short, insightful interviews with industry leaders as they share their perspectives on where the market stands today, and where it’s headed.

Joining Seth on the panel are:

  • Ric Andersen, Vice President, General Manager, The HON Company
  • John Fellowes, President and CEO, Fellowes Brands
  • David Rickard, CEO, Essendan
  • James Rodgers, President and CEO, ISG
  • Elena Wuchner, CEO, EON Office

“I’m very much looking forward to presenting at this year’s event and engaging in conversations around emerging trends in the B2B space,” said Seth. “I’m especially interested in continued discussions on the role of AI in the channel and hearing supplier perspectives on return-to-work trends.”

“I always look forward to attending OPI’s Global Forums,” said Bob. “Whether in the US or Europe, the team at OPI consistently brings together an all-star group of executives. That, coupled with compelling speakers, makes this one of the most productive events on my calendar.”

To learn more about the event, visit gforum.opi.net.

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