EFI has named printing technology executive Evandro Matteucci as vice president and general manager, Building Materials and Packaging.
Mr Matteucci, a long-time senior leader at Kodak, has taken up the role with immediate effect, and has replaced José Luis Ramón Moreno in the role.
Mr Matteucci has responsibility for the Spain-based EFI Building Materials and Packaging business, which manufactures a portfolio of award-winning technologies, including the EFI Nozomi C18000 direct-to-board printer and EFI Cretaprint tile decoration printers. Mr Matteucci’s role also includes directing operations for EFI’s new, award-winning Cubik line of single-pass printers for wood, concrete and polymer materials. In addition, he will manage the Almassora facility’s development and commercialisation of high-quality single-pass inkjet technologies in new and adjacent markets.
Mr Matteucci’s career spans more than 25 years in the printing industry in sales, marketing and general management roles. Most recently, he was global vice president for marketing, business development and product management in the Kodak Print Systems division. Prior to working for Kodak, Mr Matteucci held a regional leadership position with Kodak Polychrome Graphics, a joint venture between Kodak and Sun Chemical.
Throughout these positions, he has gained significant expertise in digital print hardware, software and workflow, with keen insights on successful tech development and real-world implementations that help users profitably grow their businesses.
He said, ‘EFI is in a very exciting phase right now, and I am pleased to participate in the ground-breaking work taking place to make it an even more innovative company. The Nozomi and Cretaprint solutions have had unparalleled impact driving the analogue-to-digital transformation, and I am dedicated to continuing that momentum by helping customers capture new opportunities.’
EFI chairman and CEO Jeff Jacobson said, ‘He will deliver sound, customer-focused management advantages that reflect his extensive print technology expertise. I know he will make a significant impact as we continue to bring more productivity, value and innovation to the markets we serve.’
Mr Jacobson added, ‘I would like to thank José Luis for his dedication and contributions to EFI and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.’
Mr Moreno has departed EFI to pursue other career opportunities.
