Presstek chief moves to Xerox

Jeffrey Jacobson (pictured, left) has been named as the new head of the Xerox Global Graphic Communications division.
 
Jacobson is the outgoing chairman, president and chief executive officer at Presstek, where he is to be replaced by Stanley E. Freimuth in a few weeks and take up his new position as president shortly after on February 20.
 
Jacobson assumes a new role at Xerox that focuses on worldwide strategy, operations, product development, marketing, sales and support of Xerox’s production systems portfolio and related software and workflow offerings.
 
In leading Xerox’s dedicated global graphic communications business, Jacobson is charged with broadening and deepening the company’s hardware and software portfolio, workflow solutions, marketing support, and diverse and flexible offerings that comprehend the challenges of today’s market dynamics.
 
Prior to his role as CEO of Presstek, Jacobson was chief operating officer of Eastman Kodak Company's US$3.6 billion Graphic Communications Group.  He also served for five years as CEO of Kodak Polychrome Graphics, a US$1.7 billion joint venture between Sun Chemical and Eastman Kodak.
 
Armando Zagalo de Lima, president, Xerox Technology, said: ‘Jeffrey brings to Xerox deep customer and industry knowledge and relationships, extensive business acumen and insightful strategies to ensure Xerox remains a respected leader in helping graphic communications clients profit and grow their businesses with our digital printing solutions.’