Esko names VP for flexo business development in North America

Marsoun was most recently Esko’s director for software training deployment in the Americas, managing the team of experts that installs Esko software and flexo products, and trains new users. Previously, he served as manager for flexo services in the Americas, managing highly skilled specialists that work directly with Esko customers to implement and optimize pre-press and platemaking systems, including HD Flexo and Full HD Flexo, Esko digital flexo systems, and CDI imaging systems.

Marsoun initially joined Esko as a flexo specialist (FIQ), responsible for ensuring that Esko flexo products were implemented in a way that allowed customers to maximize the quality and efficiency of their purchases.

He came to Esko from Clemson University where he was a lecturer and research associate. As a faculty member in the Department of Graphic Communications and Sonoco Institute, he followed current industry trends, specifically in flexo packaging. While the primary focus of his teaching was with industry, he also taught student classes. Concurrent with his teaching responsibilities were research projects and product testing for industry vendors, printers and converters, helping them improve their operations through training and consulting on every level of production.

Thomas Klein, flexo business vice-president at Esko, said: ‘Rory has a depth of industry and research experience in flexo plate imaging and printing, a background that has already served Esko very well, and which will continue to be of tremendous value to our customers.

‘Esko customers are very fortunate to have a knowledgeable flexo printing technology advocate such as Rory to support their efforts and make the most of our systems.’