Feb 24, 2016. /Lesprom Network/. Spicers CEO and Managing Director Andy Preece steps down. His resignation from the Board will be effective immediately, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

By mutual agreement, Mr Preece will serve out a notice period of nine months, of which, it is expected that he will continue in the role of CEO for the next 3 months whilst the search for his replacement is in progress.

The Board is appointing an executive search firm to identify a new leader.

Spicers (formerly PaperlinX Limited) is a merchant group with market leading positions in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Spicers offers the full suite of solutions to the printing and graphic arts industry – incorporating sign and display, commercial print products, industrial packaging, hardware, digital media, label and packaging products.