Presstek Appoints Guy Sasson President of its Europe, Africa, and Middle East
Region
GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Presstek Inc. (Nasdaq:
PRST), a leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing
solutions, today announced it has appointed Guy Sasson President of its
Europe, Africa, and Middle East ("EAME") Region. Mr. Sasson's background
includes a decade of key international roles at Kodak's Graphics
Communications Group ("KGCG") and Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG), a joint
venture between the Eastman Kodak and Sun Chemical companies. In his most
recent assignment Mr. Sasson served as Vice President of Service and Support
of KGCG's Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Prior assignments included
Director of Operations of KGCG's Europe, Middle East and Africa region, as
well as five years as General Manager of KPG/KGCG France. Prior to joining
KPG, Mr. Sasson was employed in management capacities with Pechiney, The
Boston Consulting Group and Royal Dutch Shell, plcc. Mr. Sasson completed his
undergraduate work at Lycee Louis Le Grand, Paris, and received Master of
Science degrees from the Ecole des Mines de Paris and from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. Mr. Sasson also earned an MBA from INSEAD
University. Mr. Sasson resides in France, and will be responsible for all of
Presstek's operations in the EAME region, including the company's European
Administrative office which is based in London.
"Presstek's EAME region is a key strategic focus, representing a major
opportunity for future revenue and profit growth," commented Jeff Jacobson,
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Presstek. "I am excited to
have Guy join Presstek in this critical role. Guy's track record of success
combined with his extensive industry and international expertise make him the
ideal leader to drive our business to the next level in this region of the
world."
"I am extremely excited to be leading the EAME region and joining the talented
team at Presstek," commented Guy Sasson, Presstek's President of EAME region.
"I believe there are excellent opportunities for Presstek to become a key
player in our industry in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and I look
forward to working with the team to maximize our results."
About Presstek
Presstek, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high tech digital
imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets. Presstek's
patented DI(R), CTP and plate products provide a streamlined workflow in a
chemistry-free environment, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering
production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easier for
printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for high-quality,
shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit
margins. Presstek subsidiary, Lasertel, Inc., manufactures semiconductor laser
diodes for Presstek's and external customers' applications. For further
information visit www.presstek.com, send an e-mail to info@presstek.com or
call +44 20 8745 8000 (Europe) or +1 603 595 7000 (North America).
DI, Compass and Aurora Pro are registered trademarks of Presstek, Inc.
Contacts
Investor Relations Trade Relations
Kathleen Makrakis Betty LaBaugh
Director of Investor Relations Public Relations Manager
203-769-8054 603-594-8585, ext. 3441
kmakrakis@presstek.com blabaugh@presstek.com
SOURCE Presstek, Inc.
Investor Relations, Kathleen Makrakis, Director of Investor Relations,
+1-203-769-8054, kmakrakis@presstek.com, or Trade Relations, Betty LaBaugh,
Public Relations Manager, +1-603-594-8585, ext. 3441, blabaugh@presstek.com,
both of Presstek, Inc.
