Esko makes changes across the Americas

Tony Wiley has been appointed president of Esko North America, overseeing all US and Canada sales and support.

Wiley joined Esko in 1999, assuming roles of increasing responsibility over the past 15 years. He successfully led the North American Customer Service organization for ten years and had most recently served as vice-president for US central region sales.

In his new role, Wiley will report directly to Christian Korte, Esko CCO. Wiley succeeds Mark Quinlan, who is leaving Esko to accept another opportunity.

Wiley will direct a well-structured organization with direct sales operations overseeing Eastern, Central and Western regions in the US, as well as a group in Canada.

Korte said: ‘‘North America is a very important, growing global region for Esko, with many customers who are pioneers in our industry.

‘We continue to focus on and invest resources to this area – the selection of a strong leader was critical for us. With his proven success in both service and sales, Tony has an extensive knowledge of Esko products and our customers’ needs. He has extended the US Central region to a strong performing area for Esko in North America.’

Replacing Wiley as vice-president for US central region sales is Steve Bennett, who most recently held the role of vice-president of Esko’s Digital Finishing business unit, and had been vice-president of new business development.

Parallel with this organizational change, Esko is forming an autonomous business organization in Latin America, driven by Esko vice-president for Latin America Ernande Ramos. This organization will allow Esko to react more specifically to the unique market dynamics of Central and South America.