Fellowes has announced the appointment of John Watson as Director of European Countries. With over 20 years of industry experience, John has held leadership roles in Canada, the UK and France.

At Fellowes, John will have responsibility for all European markets and is set to become a member of the firm’s European leadership team, leading change and ensuring that Fellowes continues to respond to the needs of an evolving market and industry, whilst building increased sustainability. John will also report to Michel Van Beek who has recently been promoted to President of EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Michael van Beek, President at Fellowes EMEA said, “Fellowes continues to grow globally and this appointment allows us to focus on evolving our European markets. John is well-known and widely respected throughout our industry and we wish him every success at Fellowes.”

John’s previous roles include being Lyreco’s Global Marketing Director.

John Watson added, “Fellowes is a company that I have always admired, with a set of core values to which I feel closely aligned.  The company continues to evolve and innovate in its 100th year and I am thrilled to be joining the European team at such an exciting time.”