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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images JUNE 2019 Follow us on Facebook: @imagesmaguk CHANGING FACES Kornit Digital has appointed Chris Govier as the new managing director of Kornit Digital Europe. With previous experience in sales and general management at Xerox Corporation, Chris will oversee Kornit Digital’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and will be instrumental in scaling up Kornit’s business. He said: “This is an incredibly exciting time to join Kornit Digital – their technology, coupled with a passion and drive will significantly disrupt the textile printing industry. EMEA represents a huge opportunity and I look forward to building on the fantastic success achieved so far.” Gilad Yron, executive vice president of global business at Kornit, added: “Europe has traditionally been a strong performer for Kornit, and Chris’s expertise will help us grow the organisation to the next level.” www.kornit.com Nigel Plenderleith joined tie and accessories manufacturer William Turner as a non-executive chair in April 2019. Nigel was CEO of schoolwear manufacturer Banner until retiring in 2017. Dan Turner, managing director of William Turner, commented: “We are really pleased to have been able to secure Nigel’s services; family businesses sometimes need a bit of support in managing growth and Nigel has the perfect blend of experience, leadership and integrity to help take us to the next level.” Nigel said: “I am very excited to be joining William Turner, they have strong values and are ambitious for the future. I am confident I can put my experience to good use.” www.william-turner.co.uk Nicole Armstrong has joined GeigerBTC as its new business development manager. Nicole, who has over six years experience in the promotional merchandise industry, said: “This is a really exciting time to be joining GeigerBTC. It’s a business that is really going places, and I’m looking forward to being a part of the business Chris Govier [L-R] Paul Beirne, sales director at GeigerBTC, and Nicole Armstrong growth over the coming years.” Paul Beirne, sales director at GeigerBTC, said: “Nicole is a great addition to our growing team. I am confident that Nicole’s expertise and can-do approach will be vital to supporting our future plans.” www.geigerbtc.com Three new staff have joined the sales and the technical teams at Hybrid Services. Matt Reid-Jones has been appointed as a reseller account manager, Marc Busby has joined the technical services team and Ashley Carr has been appointed as showroom technician at the UK and Irish Mimaki distributor. Brett Newman, chief operations manager at Hybrid, said: “Matt’s appointment is a great addition to the sales team and brings years of sign and print industry knowledge to the role.” He continued: “We are delighted to welcome Marc to the Hybrid technical services team where his significant experience will be of great benefit to our customers.” Richard Williams, Hybrid’s showroom manager, said: “Providing an imaginative and visually inspiring environment for visitors to Hybrid is an essential part of the experience when auditioning a new piece of technology and Ashley’s creative and technical skills will play a key part in that.” www.hybridservices.co.uk [L-R] Dan Turner and Nigel Plenderleith [L-R] Matt Reid-Jones, Marc Busby and Ashley Carr