PrintIT Reseller - issue 64

01732 759725 16 BULLETIN : PEOPLE Memjet creates new role Memjet has appointed Marc Johnson to the role of Global Director of Product Marketing. In this newly created role, Johnson will manage the development and implementation of marketing strategies for Memjet and its OEM partners, and will oversee product development, competitive analysis and strategic planning. Johnson will be responsible for providing market feedback that guides the development and adoption of Memjet’s DuraLink technology. He will also work closely with OEM partners and develop market strategies for creating and deploying DuraLink-powered presses that serve the packaging, commercial and industrial printing markets. www.memjet.com Ascom appoints trio of channel managers Workflow technology solutions provider Ascom has hired three channel managers to help the company reach new market areas in the UK. Mike Bennett joins as Channel Manager for the Midlands. He has worked extensively with Ascom’s key enterprise markets, having previously held account management roles at Ruckus, Aruba and ISG Technology. Lloyd Harrington who brings a background in trade Wi-Fi distribution for firms including Xirrus, VCW Security and Horsebridge Network Systems, has been appointed Channel Manager for enterprise markets including hospitality, industry and retail. The third new hire is Business Development Manager Matt Lock, who has over ten years’ experience with channel partners having previously worked with Zyxel Communications UK and UniServity. www.ascom.com New MD at Logicalis IT solutions and managed services provider Logicalis UK has appointed Alex Louth as Managing Director. Louth joins the business to lead the redefinition of the company’s customer focus and value proposition as the market shifts to the emerging opportunities made possible by digital platforms, data driven business and IoT. www.uk.logicalis.com IBML names new COO Donald C. Monistere has been named IBML’s Chief Operating Officer. Monistere brings with him more than 29 years of executive management experience at information technology companies. He was previously Senior Vice President and General Manager at C-Spire where he was responsible for developing and executing short and long-term plans in collaboration with the company’s executive teams. Martin Birch, IBML’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Don has a strong background in successfully leading information technology companies. IBML looks forward to leveraging his experience in sales, marketing, IT services and support to accelerate our growth trajectory, better serve our customers and to achieve the high expectations that we all have for the company.” www.ibml.com Dynasource to scale globally Dynasource has announced two key appointments. Marc Duijndam has been named CEO, former CEO, Paul White steps up to support the Supervisory Board, and Startupbootcamp leader Ruud Hendriks will also be joining the Dynasource Supervisory board. The appointments bring proven entrepreneurial experience to the leadership team as the company begins to scale globally. Dynasource is on a mission to make the global IT service industry more accessible and customer-centric, to help businesses make more informed decisions about which IT service partners and freelancers they engage. Last month the company gave Dutch firms access to the insight it has on over 2,000 Dutch IT partners with the launch of Dynasource Search. With the support of partners like Microsoft, the company is now looking further afield to the UK, the US and beyond. www.dynasource.com Thorne joins Doherty Associates Doherty Associates has announced the appointment of Ian Thorne in the role of Services Director. Thorne will be responsible for overseeing the London and Kuala Lumpur based service desk and 24/7 support and directing operations at the company. Thorne’s role will focus on enhancing and developing client support with Doherty’s mid-market sector utilising his vast experience and specialism in working with clients that outsource. Most recently he was at Capita where he was responsible for the operational delivery of IT managed services to a large local authority in Greater London. www.doherty.co.uk Executive appointments at Exertis Exertis has made further changes to its group structure to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the organisation’s increasing global operations and to support its core business functions, internationally. Neal Johnston becomes Managing Director, Exertis global operations, in an expanded role that includes responsibility for international sales and fulfilment; supply chain managed services; global procurement; voice of the customer; own brand development; and global vendor management for the Pro AV, gaming and enterprise categories. Rod McCarthy takes on the additional role of Managing Director for Exertis services business in the UK and Ireland with a remit to expand those capabilities on a global basis. He will continue to lead the Exertis business in Ireland. Other executive appointments and promotions in key functional areas of its business include, Jason Chibnall as Chief Information Officer, Fiona Graham becomes Chief Marketing Officer and Alan Lynch becomes Global Logistics Director. All new roles report into Tim Griffin, DCC Technology, Managing Director. www.exertis.co.uk Tim Griffin Ian Thorne Marc Johnson Donald C. Monistere