Jeff Jacobsen scores top job at Kodak Graphics

Tasked with delivering an organisational restructure, and shooting for integrated sales and services across the diverse portfolio Jacobsen becomes one of the most powerful figures in graphic supply. The appointment is considered recognition of the work he has done in leading KPG to a prominent industry position.

In addition to been promoted to the role of chief operating officer of the reorganised Graphic Communications Group, he will also be responsible for leading the Graphic Solutions & Services division. Kodak Versamark CEO and Eastman Kodak Company vice president Nachum Shamir has been named the president of the group’s other Transaction & Industrial Solutions division.

Kodak takeover target Creo has also announced several new leadership appointments to its North American management. David J. O'Brien has been positioned as vice president of operations and finance for Creo Americas, Filip Buyse has been promoted to vice president of sales, while Barry G. Quart has secured the job of vice president of marketing.

Creo ceo Amos Michelson and president Judy Hess will not make the transition to Kodak and will seek other futures.