Mark
Andy Companies announced today it has named PJ Desai as its new
chief executive officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2012. Desai spent
several years of his career in various engineering and manufacturing
positions in business units of the Monsanto
Company, including an assignment in Europe to design, construct and
manage a new plant. During his time at Monsanto he managed several
business groups leading to the position of CFO, President and CEO. Desai has a master's degree in chemical engineering
from MIT and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He is excited
about this new opportunity at Mark Andy and the promising future.
Current CEO, Paul Brauss, has announced his retirement effective
December 31, 2011. Over his 12 years with Mark Andy, he led the company
through numerous acquisitions, operating enhancements and product line
developments. These efforts have established industry
leading productivity, product performance, quality, customer service
and firm profitability. Most recently, Mark Andy launched the P7, P5 and
P3 presses - totally revolutionizing the company's press offerings and
winning two international innovation awards.
Under Paul Brauss' leadership, the company has delivered some of the
most advanced and productive solutions seen in the converting market.
"Paul has put us on the path for growth and robust profitability for the
current and next generation of products from
Mark Andy and Rotoflex," says Kevin Wilken, COO of Mark Andy. "He has
provided the leadership necessary to thrive in changing times."
Brauss came to Mark Andy in 1998 and took over as CEO in 2003. He
retains his position as an executive member of Mark Andy's Board of
Directors.
Mark Andy Inc.
www.markandy.com
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