The People Behind the Pages

Behind every book we move, every partnership we form, and every innovation we drive, there’s a team of passionate leaders pushing us forward. At Book Depot Inc., our Senior Leadership Team brings together a wide range of experiences and expertise, all united by a shared purpose: to get more books into more hands.


Meet the people who turn our vision into reality, guiding our brands toward a world where the magic of books is within everyone’s reach.

The People Behind the Pages

Behind every book we move, every partnership we form, and every innovation we drive, there’s a team of passionate leaders pushing us forward. At Book Depot Inc., our Senior Leadership Team brings together a wide range of experiences and expertise, all united by a shared purpose: to get more books into more hands.


Meet the people who turn our vision into reality, guiding our brands toward a world where the magic of books is within everyone’s reach.

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Wilf Wikkerink

Chief Executive Officer, Book Depot Inc.

Bill Van Vilet President Book Depot Inc

Bill Van Vliet

President, Book Depot Inc.

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Pat O'Connor

President, American Book Company

Greg Sizelove President Kidsbooks publishing

Greg Sizelove

President, Kidsbooks Publishing

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Karen van Hunnik

Senior Vice President, Marketing, E-Commerce & CX

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Michael Ruehring

Senior Vice President, Integrator, American Book Company

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Ben Harper

Vice President, Operations

Rick Mechelse VP purchasing and inventory

Rick Mechelse

Vice President, Purchasing & Inventory

Jonathan Poh VP finance

Jonathan Poh

Vice President, Finance

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Derek Teeuwsen

Vice President, Information Technology

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Mark Van Vliet

Vice President, Business Intelligence & Strategic Initiatives

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Dave Wiggins

Vice President, Wholesale Sales

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Brock Southwood

Director, People & Culture