This follows the acquisition of Spandex by Gilde Buy Out Partners and Spandex management from former owner Gerber Scientific, Inc. in August 2011
The new board consists of directors Wim Noorlander (Chairman) and John Summerside, Spandex CEO Rodney W Larson and two representatives of Gilde Buy Out Partners.
Wim Noorlander, Chairman of the board, previously held the position of CEO at Stokvis Tape Group BV, a leading independent adhesive tapes specialist. He is a member of the supervisory board of Den Braven Sealants BV, and is active in other businesses through his own investment company.
John Summerside is a recognised figure in the sign and display sector, having served in various senior roles with Robert Horne Group, where he launched the company’s adhesive and display products business in 1986. He subsequently held director level positions with Buhrmann and PaperlinX, from which he retired in 2007. Since then, John has served several companies in a consultative capacity. He is a former president of the UK’s Digital and Screen Printers’ Association, from which he holds a gold medal of honour, and a director of the European Pressure Sensitive Manufacturers’ Association.
Rod Larson was appointed Senior Vice President of Gerber Scientific Inc. and President of Spandex Ltd., in July 2007. Prior to this, he was President of Gerber Coburn, a position he held since March 2006. He began his career with engineering roles at Dow Chemical and Rogers Corporation and spent 11 years with FMC Corporation where he held various management roles. Rod holds an MBA from Stanford University.
The newly-established Board will work closely with the long-serving Spandex senior management team, which remains responsible for strategic and operational execution. This team includes eleven highly experienced senior managers:
Rodney Larson - CEO
Axel Terlinden-Ruhl – CFO
Guido Moresi – Group Vice President
Rob Jackson – Group Vice President
Alex McClelland - Vice President, Asia Pacific
Roland Keller – Executive Director, Aftermarket Product Management
Leon Watson – Director, Sales & Marketing - Hardware
Ulf Schrader – Executive Director, Supply Chain
Jean Michel Mathieu – Director, IT and CIO
Jim Rich – Director, Pricing
Martine Casteels – Director, Marketing Communications
Board chairman, Wim Noorlander comments:”Between them, this committed and talented senior management team offers more than 150 combined years of experience in the wide-format printing, signage and graphics markets. They have all the necessary skills to take Spandex´ business forward, while we as board directors will contribute our advice, guidance, ideas and external perspectives to support and accelerate their global growth plans.”
Board director John Summerside adds: “The senior management team’s business expertise covers marketing, sales, product management, customer support and operations. Their market knowledge embraces all aspects of print and finishing equipment, materials, inks, software and complete workflow solutions. Spandex´ profound understanding of the issues and opportunities its customers face in today’s challenging and competitive market, makes it a knowledgeable and trusted partner, easy to do business with.”
Spandex CEO Rodney Larson comments: “We’re energised and motivated to be working with the guidance of the new board to realise our ambitions for Spandex as a private company. With Gilde’s financial backing we feel confident to explore a range of exciting ideas for future business developments such as geographical growth, the expansion of our product portfolio and investigating new complementary market segments. Our directors also have vast experience in making successful acquisitions. We are committed to offer Spandex customers the widest range of innovative products from the leading brands, with best-in-class stock availability, delivery options, service and support. All backed by our unrivalled depth of industry expertise.”
Spandex Asia Pacific
www.spandex.com.au
The new board consists of directors Wim Noorlander (Chairman) and John Summerside, Spandex CEO Rodney W Larson and two representatives of Gilde Buy Out Partners.
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John Summerside is a recognised figure in the sign and display sector, having served in various senior roles with Robert Horne Group, where he launched the company’s adhesive and display products business in 1986. He subsequently held director level positions with Buhrmann and PaperlinX, from which he retired in 2007. Since then, John has served several companies in a consultative capacity. He is a former president of the UK’s Digital and Screen Printers’ Association, from which he holds a gold medal of honour, and a director of the European Pressure Sensitive Manufacturers’ Association.
Rod Larson was appointed Senior Vice President of Gerber Scientific Inc. and President of Spandex Ltd., in July 2007. Prior to this, he was President of Gerber Coburn, a position he held since March 2006. He began his career with engineering roles at Dow Chemical and Rogers Corporation and spent 11 years with FMC Corporation where he held various management roles. Rod holds an MBA from Stanford University.
The newly-established Board will work closely with the long-serving Spandex senior management team, which remains responsible for strategic and operational execution. This team includes eleven highly experienced senior managers:
Rodney Larson - CEO
Axel Terlinden-Ruhl – CFO
Guido Moresi – Group Vice President
Rob Jackson – Group Vice President
Alex McClelland - Vice President, Asia Pacific
Roland Keller – Executive Director, Aftermarket Product Management
Leon Watson – Director, Sales & Marketing - Hardware
Ulf Schrader – Executive Director, Supply Chain
Jean Michel Mathieu – Director, IT and CIO
Jim Rich – Director, Pricing
Martine Casteels – Director, Marketing Communications
Board chairman, Wim Noorlander comments:”Between them, this committed and talented senior management team offers more than 150 combined years of experience in the wide-format printing, signage and graphics markets. They have all the necessary skills to take Spandex´ business forward, while we as board directors will contribute our advice, guidance, ideas and external perspectives to support and accelerate their global growth plans.”
Board director John Summerside adds: “The senior management team’s business expertise covers marketing, sales, product management, customer support and operations. Their market knowledge embraces all aspects of print and finishing equipment, materials, inks, software and complete workflow solutions. Spandex´ profound understanding of the issues and opportunities its customers face in today’s challenging and competitive market, makes it a knowledgeable and trusted partner, easy to do business with.”
Spandex CEO Rodney Larson comments: “We’re energised and motivated to be working with the guidance of the new board to realise our ambitions for Spandex as a private company. With Gilde’s financial backing we feel confident to explore a range of exciting ideas for future business developments such as geographical growth, the expansion of our product portfolio and investigating new complementary market segments. Our directors also have vast experience in making successful acquisitions. We are committed to offer Spandex customers the widest range of innovative products from the leading brands, with best-in-class stock availability, delivery options, service and support. All backed by our unrivalled depth of industry expertise.”
Spandex Asia Pacific
www.spandex.com.au
