Digital finishing solutions manufacturer Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has announced that David Preskett has joined the company as its Asia-Pacific and EMEA vice-president.
Preskett is responsible for the management of the commercial, service support and financial performance of the business across Asian Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Based in the UK, he joins Kongsberg PCS from Canon, where he held a mix of sales, marketing, and strategy positions at the European level. He previously gained early exposure to the graphic arts industry spending 10 years at Agfa, both in the UK and at company headquarters in Mortsel, Belgium.
“I am very pleased to be joining Kongsberg PCS at this exciting time in the organisation’s development,” Preskett said.
“Kongsberg PCS cutting solutions have an excellent reputation for build quality and engineering, adding value to customers’ businesses by creating and offering new products that help drive growth. This matches my own passion, helping customers to innovate and discover new ways to be more creative and drive growth in their business.
“I look forward to being a part of the Kongsberg PCS team and working with such a dynamic company. Leveraging the excellent technologies and expertise we have developed will drive growth across the regions and deliver business success for our customers and ourselves.”
Kongsberg PCS CEO and president Stuart Fox welcomed Preskett to the company.
“As we continue our own strategic program of growth, we are delighted to welcome someone with the exceptional knowledge and skills of David to the Kongsberg family,” Fox said.
“David is a seasoned commercial professional who combines strong sales and strategy expertise to drive business growth. His experience and breadth of knowledge throughout the sector will be a great asset, both to our business and to all of our customers in the region.”
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