GEORGE PARAPADAKIS

George is an Information and Process Management professional by trade and his career background spans all aspects of software production from design to product management, business development and marketing. He was recognised as a Fellow of the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) for his contribution to the industry. George currently works as an Industry Analyst for Customer Experience products and services.

George has had an unhealthy fascination with stationery all his life, but his passion for fountain pens developed after inheriting three fountain pens from his father and engaging a local pen repairer to service them. Having been bitten by the bug, he collects vintage (mainly Parker and Sheaffer) and modern Chinese fountain pens, while honing his own pen repair skills.

George took the role of Trade Liaison for WES in 2022, and is particularly keen to showcase new talent in the writing equipment industry to WES members. He would be happy to hear from you at trade@wesonline.org.uk.

George also took formally the role of Librarian and Archivist for WES in 2025, and is particularly keen to ensure that members continue to have access to one of the most comprehensive reference libraries for Writing Equipment in the world. For access requests, please contact George at librarian@wesonline.org.uk.

DUTIES

• Listen, learn, investigate and report to WES members all the shenanigans of writing equipment manufacturers, retailers, and artisans
• Help the Society grow by developing new, and maintaining existing, trade relationshipsPreserve and augment the Society’s vast reference library
• Provide members with access to archive and library materials
• Continue the ongoing digitization process of the physical archives, to increase accessibility to members
• Provide access to the archive of previous WES journals and published articles