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EskoArtwork concludes a successful merger process
Friday 01. August 2008 - Guido Van der Schueren appointed Vice Chairman of the Board
The Board of Directors of EskoArtwork are pleased to see the company arriving at the conclusion of a comprehensive integration process, initiated one year ago with the merger of Esko and Artwork Systems.
Operations, staff and distribution channels from the former companies have been aligned and combined into an even stronger global industry leader. Customers, partners and other industry players have recognized the result of EskoArtworks integration efforts, as clearly demonstrated during the drupa 2008 exhibition – the most successful ever for the company.
Turning its focus now towards the next steps in the companys development, EskoArtworks Board of Directors have decided to make some changes at the Executive Management and Board level.
Guido Van der Schueren, currently Executive Management Board Member and Chief Commercial Officer, has accepted to be appointed non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board, reporting to EskoArtworks Chairman, Jean-Claude Deschamps. Mr. Van der Schueren will relinquish his executive activities and will hence concentrate on strategic projects and related Board matters.
Carsten Knudsen, President and CEO, remains Executive Board Member and assumes the leadership of EskoArtworks management team.
The above changes become effective August 1, 2008.