Craig Heckenberg, Managing Director of Epson Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed to the Board of Visual Connections Australia, replacing long-serving Director, John Wall, who retired earlier this year.
Craig Heckenberg pictured at a recent launch event extolling the virtues of the Epson SureColor F2260 A3+ DTG/DTFilm fabric and merchandise printer
Heckenberg, who joins the Board at a pivotal time for the supplier association, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience gained over a 30-year career in the industry, says: “I am genuinely excited by the direction the association is taking. There is a strong vision for the future, and I am eager to play a part in helping bring that to life.”
Heckenberg joined Epson Australia 25 years ago as Business Unit Manager for Epson’s Business Solutions Division. In 2015 he was appointed General Manager – Sales & Marketing for the Business Division, before being promoted first to General Manager of the company in 2017, and then Managing Director six years ago.
He now joins a Board of industry peers who have similar pedigree and sector experience This includes President of Visual Connections and Managing Director of Bőttcher Australia, Mitch Mulligan; Managing Director of ORAFOL Australia, Alex McClelland,; Luke Wooldridge, National Product Manager for HVG Graphics Media; Mark Canavan, Marketing & Vendor Relations Manager at Graphic Art Mart; and Ian Martin, General Manager – Trade for Ferag Australia.
Mitch Mulligan, President of Visual Connection, says: “Craig has an outstanding reputation in our industry, not only for his deep knowledge of the sector but his broad commercial experience, financial and marketing expertise, and strong leadership qualities.”
“Acting as a Director of Visual Connections is a voluntary position, so to have someone of Craig’s calibre prepared to make this commitment is something we value very highly.”
Karren Challoner-Miles, Executive General Manager of Visual Connections, adds: “Craig’s strategic approach and innovative style will be a huge asset to us as we continue to evolve Visual Connections events, programs and other initiatives to deliver even better value to our members and to the industry as a whole.”
Visual Connections holds its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th November in Sydney.
