Hardware/software executives take the lead

by all | 2 October 2014 8:30 am

[1][2]Digital cutting hardware and signmaking software provider Esko has announced two key executive appointments, naming Udo Panenka (left) senior vice-president (SVP) of sales and Jon Giardina (right) vice-president (VP) for the Americas.

Succeeding Christian Korte, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities, Panenka assumes responsibility for worldwide sales, service and marketing. He was previously VP and general manager (GM) for Kollmorgen’s industrial automation business in Europe and India.

Giardina succeeds Tony Wiley and will lead Esko teams in North and Latin America. He was previously VP and GM for Danaher’s Dynpar and West/PMA businesses.

“We are delighted to have these experienced managers join our executive team,” says Carsten Knudsen, president and CEO. “Under their skilled leadership, we look forward to helping our customers surmount their challenges worldwide.”

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