Print.IT Reseller - issue 50

01732 759725 14 BULLETIN EO Group appoints new chairman EO Group has appointed a new Chairman. John Browett joins the group with extensive experience, having held senior management roles in the retail, technology and M&A sectors. His appointment comes at a time of growth as the organisation completes its purchase of Eurostat and reports positive growth for Office Power. Commenting on his new role, Browett said: “EO Group is already an incredibly successful organisation, but its plans for the future growth and development of all of its brands will take it to the next level. I’m honoured to be a part of the next chapter in the EO story and I can’t wait to draw on my experience working with successful retail and technology brands to help drive it forward.” www.eo-group.co.uk Tech Data appoints new UK&I Managing Director Tech Data has appointed David Watts to the position of Managing Director UK and Ireland. Watts will assume full responsibility for the distie’s operations in the UK and Ireland. Commenting on his appointment, Watts said: “I’m looking forward to working with our leadership team and the amazing people in Tech Data UK & Ireland to continue growing our business by delighting our customers and vendor partners. You will see us being a better partner to our customers and innovating to address the needs of a fast-changing market. Success will be demonstrated by improving Tech Data’s position as the go-to distributor and trusted advisor to the channel.” Watts joined Tech Data in 2007 and has worked in numerous senior roles. He was appointed Deputy Managing Director in February 2016, having held the post of Commercial Director for almost five years. www.techdata.co.uk Synaxon UK strengthens team Synaxon UK has added two new members to its team, appointing Luke Steel as Vendor Channel Manager and Chris Yule to the post of Internal Sales Executive. These appointments take the UK group’s headcount to 15 and further underline its commitment to the UK. Steel brings more than two decades of experience to the services organisation, 17 of which he spent at distributor Entatech, where he was responsible for networking, comms and surveillance business. Yule has joined Synaxon from VIP Computers, where he has worked as a Sales Account Manager for the past two years. Mike Barron, UK Channel Director, said: “We’re delighted to have added these two experienced and talented individuals to our growing team. It’s great news for members and partners as it means we can give them even more support and assistance in achieving their goals.” www.synaxon.co.uk Mike Barron UK Channel Director (centre), Luke Steel (left) and Chris Yule Two key hires for cybersecurity specialist Global cybersecurity technology company Bitdefender, has appointed Joe Sykora, a 21-year-veteran of the security industry, as Vice President of Worldwide Channel Development, continuing the company’s rapid expansion in the enterprise market and commitment to serving channel partners. Sykora will work from the firm’s North American headquarters in Santa Clara, California, and will be responsible for relationships with the company’s more than 7,000 reseller partners across the globe. The company has also recruited Andrew Philpott as Vice President of Enterprise Sales for EMEA. Philpott’s appointment builds on the company’s commitment to serve European customers and its continued rapid expansion in the enterprise market. Philpott reports to Vincent Schiavo, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Enterprise Sales and Marketing at Bitdefender and is based in the company’s UK office. www.bitdefender.com New hire for Internet of Printing BV (IOP) Paul Smith has joined IOP as Business Development Manager for the UK & Ireland. Smith spent more than six years with Beta Distribution and nine years in Xerox Office Supplies Division. “Paul joins us with a deep understanding of the supplies channel in these markets,” said Mark Dawson, Co-founder and Managing Director at IOP. “He has a proven track record of winning significant new business. He knows how to help resellers tackle the challenges presented by an ever changing market landscape. He is focussed and full of energy – a powerful combination which will be instrumental in taking IOP forward in the UK and Ireland.” Commenting on his appointment Smith said: “IOP has a unique, exciting and powerful portfolio of products, services and solutions. I am delighted to be on board with such an innovative and forward thinking organisation that places so much importance on the independent reseller channel.” www.iopbv.com Latcham Direct continues to expand Latcham Direct, a provider of digital print, marketing solutions, document fulfilment, data, digital and print solutions to customers throughout the UK, has made a number of key new appointments as the business continues to enjoy strong business growth. The firm has recruited three new account managers. Sharon Saunders and Joe Parsons will be based in its Hengrove, Bristol headquarters, and Emma Martin joins Latcham CGL in Crawley. Michaela Siminitcaia has also secured a permanent role within the company’s hand packing department, following a number of months in a temporary position. Managing Director Mike Hughes, said: “These are exciting times for us as the business continues to expand. With our dedicated and talented team in place, 2018 looks set to be another record year for growth as we look at further appointments and acquisitions.” www.latchamdirect.co.uk EVO group creates new role Lorna Mendelsöhn has been appointed to the newly-created role of Strategy and Transaction Director for the EVO group of companies. She has been General Counsel and Corporate Services Director with the organisation, for the last two years. www.evo-group.co.uk