X-Rite names Ron Voigt as president

- Retiring president Tom Vacchiano to take on an advisory role

- Voigt to help X-Rite ‘realize growth potential’

Color specialist X-Rite has named Ron Voigt as its new president, with Tom Vacchiano retiring on March 1.

Over his 25 year career, Voigt has held global leadership positions at X-Rite parent Danaher Corporation, as well as Delphi.

For a smooth leadership transition and strong focused start to the year, Vacchiano will immediately take on an advisory role.

Vacchiano said: ‘Over the last several years, X-Rite and its subsidiary Pantone have become high performing businesses and global leaders in our industry.

‘I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as part of this team, and now is the right moment for me to pursue a new course and let X-Rite grow with new leadership.

‘I’m confident that Ron Voigt will help X-Rite remain a global industry leader, realize its full growth potential and continue to deliver quality color science and technology products that meet the needs of current and future customers.’

Dan Daniel, executive vice president at X-Rite’s parent Danaher Corporation, said: ‘Ron brings with him great experience as a global business leader in service and technology companies.

‘It’s great to have him join the X-Rite team and I look forward to working with him as he leads the company into the future.’

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