Ian Buckley wins Young Stationers’ Award

Print Solutions

The Young Stationers’ Award winner for 2017 has been presented to Ian Buckley, managing director of office supplies cloud software provider Prima Software.

The prize was announced at the annual Young Stationers’ Dinner at Stationers Hall on 24 July, where journalist, author and political commentator Simon Heffer, spoke about his career in journalism to the assembled guests, before the award was made.

Ian Buckley has worked at Prima Software for 11 years and in that time has risen from customer account manager to managing director. He is now responsible for the commercial operation of a cloud software business aimed at office supplies resellers that turns over £1 million per year and employs 27 people in Widnes, Cheshire.

Ian was commended by the judging panel for displaying commercial vision, creativity, attention to detail and determination throughout his career which has allowed him to contribute to the growth of his organisation. Throughout his career he has assumed responsibility early and managed a range of large and complex projects, such as the launch of a pioneering new cloud based solution. According to the many endorsements from industry that Ian received as part of his nomination he has a first rate, positive attitude combined with a passion and enthusiasm for the industry that regularly draws praise from suppliers and customers alike.

Ian commented, ‘I am delighted to have won this prestigious award from the livery company of the industry in which I have worked for 11 years and which has given me so much. I would like to thank the whole team at Prima for their help and support and for the board for entrusting me with such responsibility.’