Esko makes double appointment to target growth

- Korte to lead worldwide sales, marketing and service operations in pursuit of new business

 

- Zincke replaces Nicolai Gradman in digital finishing role

 

Esko has announced two appointments aimed at growing its business around the world.

 

Christian Korte has been appointed to the newly created position of senior vice president of sales.

 

In this role, Korte (pictured, top) will oversee sales, marketing and service activities worldwide, with a focus on extending the company's reach into new segments at existing customers and in adjacent markets.

 

He will take global responsibility for sales, marketing and services emphasizing solution selling to meet customer requirements for reduced time to market and consistent quality regardless of geographical location.

 

Carsten Knudsen, chief executive officer of Esko, said: ‘Esko customers are under increasing pressure to develop their brands and the marketing messages carried by the packaging at an ever accelerating pace. Esko is uniquely positioned to address these needs.

 

‘To further develop this business opportunity, we have appointed Christian to take the role of senior vice president of sales and assume overall responsibility for our company’s sales, marketing and service.

 

‘The market is evolving quickly, which presents us with numerous opportunities. With Christian’s proven track record and expertise, we and our customers will be able to make the most of them.’

 

Elsewhere, Marian Zincke (pictured, left) has been appointed as the new vice president for digital finishing, replacing Nicolai Gradman, who left Esko to pursue other opportunities.

 

Knudsen said: ‘We are committed to expanding and strengthening our global reach with highly qualified and creative leaders and we are pleased to welcome Marian to the team.

 

‘We hope to leverage his experience building sales in emerging markets to provide our expanding customer base with the time and cost savings benefits that come from using Esko’s evolving range of solutions.’

 

Zincke said: ‘This is a tremendous opportunity for me to help a strong customer-focused organization improve even further. The opportunities for growth in digital finishing across both the print and packaging sectors, along with the efficiencies made possible by our best-in-class solutions, are areas I’m excited to be a part of.’

 

Korte said: ‘I look forward to help all participants of the print and packaging production supply chain realize the full potential of Esko’s comprehensive portfolio of solutions.

 

‘The enhanced productivity, cost reduction and flexibility they provide are essential for customers of all sizes looking to make efficiency improvements. They are also vital in long-term relationship-building with brand owners and key customers – particularly in emerging markets where new challenges call for quick and effective action.’

 

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