James Martin Named New President of MBO America

James Martin

James Martin has been appointed to the position of president, MBO America, CEO Frank Bahmer has announced. Martin was most recently president and CEO of the Printing Association of Florida, which produces Graphics of the Americas. His previous tenures include senior VP, sales and marketing roles at both Unisource Worldwide and Heidelberg Americas. MBO America is based in Marlton, N.J.

"We needed a leader; someone of James' caliber and experience, to steer our Americas branch as we continue to provide cutting edge finishing equipment and educational resources for printers in this rapidly changing market," Bahmer says. "The market now knows that MBO had prepared to meet demand for digital and hybrid lines several years ago. Because of this foresight, we're several iterations ahead in tech development and have a good understanding of where the market is, and is heading."

MBO brings Martin on at the confluence of several internal and external market movements, with rapidly increasing North American demand for MBO's modular components leading the list.

Martin's demonstrated track record for strategic planning will ensure continued growth while he guides the Americas office, one of five worldwide and No. 1 in terms of revenues, through the infrastructural changes necessary to keep the company at the forefront of the U.S. marketplace. Additionally, Martin's substantial experience working with overseas headquarters and other worldwide locations will increase efficiencies within MBO.

Martin is an accomplished sales and marketing executive. He has demonstrated performance in SVP, VP and CEO roles, successfully leading organizations through transformational sales growth. Key strengths include revenue growth, cost reduction, strategic planning, marketing and C-level sales strategies. Martin has a BA, political science from Richard Stockton College and Fordham University and currently serves as chairman - board of directors for the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphic at Clemson University.

Graphic Search Associates of Glen Mills, Pa., provided executive search services in conducting a national search for qualified candidates.

Source: MBO.