The winds of change; 11 October 2011

This week’s movement in the printing industry sees HP add Phillip Burns as its new Scitex BDM, plus AIP appoints Kevin Hannon as its new NSW chairman.



HP expands Scitex team

Phillip Burns has joined HP’s Graphic Solutions Business (GSB) team, in the newly created role of Business Development Manager for HP Scitex.

With over 15 years experience in the digital print market, the new BDM is recognised by many in the industry for his association with one of the leading grand format purveyors. And for the past four years has been responsible for assisting many customers with technology selections.

According to the director of HP Graphic Arts South Pacific, Shane Lucas, the new GSB team member is a well-known industry identity. “Having been a business owner of a digital print company Phillip is well versed in the practical applications for this technology and the market opportunities. It is this experience that we see directly benefitting our customers,” he says.

As a business owner Burns (pictured) was also an early adopter of Grand Format technology including solvent and UV platforms.

“The experience of owning my own business and investing in technology combined with my involvement in helping other companies to buy equipment has given me a strong empathy to the purchasing decision of users, both in terms of the right solutions for their needs and the most realistic way to afford the best product,” says Burns.



Kevin Hannon takes AIP’s NSW chair

The Industry veteran has been appointed NSW’s new Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) branch chairman, after seven years involvement as a committee member.

Currently the Australian BDM for Viscount Plastics, Hannon is responsible for the Viscount’s new product development. He has moved around the packaging industry for over two decades, and always in plastics converting roles from sales, technical, engineering - tooling and plant, project management and product design.

Hannon says in the past seven years he has seen many changes and issues come and go in the industry. “Today it’s no different; every day a different challenge comes along and we all need to be prepared as an industry to be professional in way we respond to those challenges, to ensure we maintain a viable, competitive and sustainable local packaging industry,” he says.

The AIP National Board would like to take this opportunity to thank William Woo MAIP for all his efforts over the last few years as NSW Chairman and they welcome Kevin Hannon to the role.



CSG Limited has a new CFO

Neil Lynch has begun his new role as CSG’s new chief financial officer, following 11 years accounting and finance work at Virgin Australia.
Managing director, Denis Mackenzie, is excited that Lynch has joined the executive management team. “His experience and capabilities will contribute significantly to CSG’s continued growth and development.

“I would also like to pay tribute to our former Chief Financial Officer, Kevin McLaine, who has been with CSG since the the company floated in April 2007. His contribution and dedication to the company has been invaluable,” he says.

As a foundation employee at Virgin Australia, Lynch was involved in the development of all aspects of the finance team through several roles with the most recent being General Manager of Finance.

Neil is a Chartered Accountant with Degrees in both Commerce and Economics from the University of Queensland. Prior to Virgin Australia, Neil worked in a variety of finance roles in both private practice and large corporate organisations.