Barrow is CEO of one of Europe’s biggest wide format print houses, Augustus Martin based in London, which he started when he was 19 years old. He will be supported by vice president Yasar Guvenen, owner of Turkish POP printer Algrup.

The start of Lascelle Barrow’s presidency coincides with Fespa’s 50th Anniversary, at a time when the organisation is expanding globally with new Fespa-branded events in Brazil, Turkey, China and Africa, in addition to its successful European and Asia Pacific exhibition portfolio.

This is Barrow’s second tenure as Fespa president, having previously occupied the role from 1992 to 1996. During that period he was responsible for the move of the Fespa exhibition to its first stand-alone venue in Lyon, which transformed Fespa’s income from the exhibition business. He has maintained this focus on nurturing the commercial success of the organisation, championing the launch of the Fespa Digital event, and driving Fespa’s global expansion strategy, recognising the importance of establishing strong positions in key emerging markets.

Lascelle Barrow commented: “As printers, we face many positive opportunities; to celebrate print’s role in a multichannel environment; to continue to embrace digital, both as a production technology and as a complementary medium to print; and to reap the benefits of being part of a connected and creative global community. I know myself the value of building authentic relationships with people who have guided and inspired me, and helped me to overcome challenges. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of a trusted community like Fespa, and I look forward to playing an active role in helping printers worldwide to grow and improve with Fespa’s support.”

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