Xaar appoints general manager Asia Pacific and ink sales manager

Xaar, a supplier of industrial inkjet printheads, has appointed Bob Bobertz as general manager Asia Pacific, and Duncan Gellatly as ink sales manager.

Bob Bobertz brings 12 years' experience as general manager Asia Pacific with Linx Printing Technologies, an industrial inkjet manufacturer and supplier to the product identification market. Based in Hong Kong, Bobertz now has operational responsibility for all Xaar's activities in the Asia Pacific region, encompassing China, Japan, Korea, India, Australasia and the Asian rim countries.

Duncan Gellatly joins Xaar as ink sales manager from Avecia, a supplier of pigment and colorants to the printing industry. He has extensive commercial and technical inkjet experience and now has global responsibility for Xaar's ink sales strategy which includes managing ink partner relationships to ensure that Xaar meets the needs of the graphics and ceramics markets.

Phil Eaves, sales and marketing director, said: ‘These new senior management appointments add top level skills and experience to the company at a time when we are undergoing substantial growth in a number of market sectors. Bob and Duncan bring considerable inkjet knowledge and commercial expertise and will help drive significant further success in 2011 and beyond.’

Pictured: Duncan Gellatly, ink sales manager, and Bob Bobertz, general manager Asia Pacific

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