Leading graphics arts distributor Currie Group has announced ‘a strategic leadership transition,’ with executive chairman David Currie stepping down from his executive role in the business after 51 years. He will remain as chairman of the Group; the new Currie Group CEO, effective immediately, is Rob Mesaros.
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| (l-r) David Currie, with new Currie Group CEO Rob Mesaros |
“The company is well positioned with new partnerships and fresh talent coming on board and new products from existing suppliers,” said David Currie. “I look forward to remaining as active Chairman, whilst also spending more time concentrating on family commitments and other interests.
“On reflection and after 51 years in the industry, having seen enormous changes in technology and people, there is still confidence that there is a great future. I am proud that my son Will represents part of my legacy as the 3rd generation in the business which was started by my father in 1949.”
Effective 1st February, 2021, Rob Mesaros commences as chief executive officer.
Starting with Currie Group in August 2020 as a strategic executive advisor, Mesaros has been exposed to all facets of the business and connected with partners and customers alike. Mesaros will be responsible for leading the end-to-end business operation, with a focus on business strategy and growth.
“It has been a pleasure getting to know all our key stakeholders and their teams over the past six months,” he said. “Currie Group has a proud and successful history and strong cornerstone strengths.
“We have an enviable portfolio of class leading products and solutions, a deep and broad A/NZ service capability, unrivalled coverage, and a rich pedigree of talented industry experts for our customers to lean on. We will continue to look for ways to improve and grow for the benefit of the industry and our customers, and I’m personally very optimistic about the future as we evolve and modernise. These are exciting times!”
Last week, Currie Group announced a distribution partnership with EFI.
