Mark Quinlan appointed President of EskoArtwork North America

Gent (Belgium) – EskoArtwork, the global supplier to the packaging, commercial printing, sign and display and professional publishing industries, announced it has appointed Mark D. Quinlan as President of its North American operations, effective October 1, 2008.

MarkQ_clnMark Quinlan joins EskoArtwork coming from NCR Corporation, where he most recently served as Vice President, Business Development. From 2001 to 2006 he was Vice President and General Manager of NCR’s Systemedia Division, a $500 million global printer consumables business. Before that, Mark held executive and management positions in Sales, Global Marketing and Product Management during his 30-year career at NCR.

“I am very happy to welcome Mark Quinlan at the helm of our North American organization”, says Carsten Knudsen, EskoArtwork President and CEO. “Mark comes to us at the moment where we have completed our global integration process, following the merger of Esko and Artwork Systems just over one year ago. His vast experience in B2B operations and the fresh ideas he brings to our company will be great assets to further grow EskoArtwork’s business from the leadership position we have established in the packaging and printing industry”.

“I am honored to join such a prominent and thriving company”, adds Mark Quinlan. “The rich tradition, wide customer base, innovative products and solutions and last but not least the great people of EskoArtwork make a solid platform for further expansion of its business. I am fully committed to work with our North American customers and staff to establish even stronger relationships that bring more value to all involved”.

Mark Quinlan holds a BS degree in Marketing and International Business from Wright State University. He will operate out of EskoArtwork’s Vandalia, OH headquarters.

New North American sales organization has regional focus

Following its post-merger integration, EskoArtwork will organize its direct sales operations in the US and Canada with an Eastern, Central and Western regional group. Each regional team integrates account managers for packaging and for commercial printing, application specialists and sales support functions. The three regional organizations will be led by company veterans Dan Lacey, Tony Wiley and Nick Brunk, respectively. Marketing, market development, customer services and operations will serve the complete territory.

In addition, Dennis Mehta will take the position of Vice President Market Development Commercial Printing and focus on expanding EskoArtwork’s North American business to this important industry segment. Don Skenderian will take a similar role for CAD and digital converting business. In their new roles, they join Ian Hole who already has comparable responsibilities for digital flexo.

Dominiek Everaet has been appointed Director of Customer Services North America.

All of these new management positions will be held by seasoned executives with a strong knowledge of the customers, markets and applications EskoArtwork serves.
“It is with great pride that I pass on the leadership of EskoArtwork North America to Mark, and that I congratulate Dan, Tony, Nick, Dennis and Dominiek on their new responsibilities”, says Simon James. “We have brought together a great customer community and built a wonderful team during the years I had the privilege to lead the North American organization, and I have no doubt that the years to come will be even more exciting and rewarding for all”. Simon will continue in a global role as Vice President Market Development with EskoArtwork’s Products & Solutions group.