PEOPLE / NEWS email: news@signlink.co.uk 18 Issue 255 - October / November 2024 www.signlink.co.uk Jon Hutton officially joins FESPA UK Association FESPA UK Association, a group that supports the graphic, signage, and specialist print sectors in the UK, has announced Jon Hutton as its new business development executive. Hutton has already worked with the association for the past three years playing a big role in the development of the Waste Accreditation and The Waste Academy initiatives. Hutton has also become a familiar face at trade events such as FESPA Global Print Expo and The Print Show, due to his knowledge regarding waste management and sustainability. In his new role, Hutton will help with daily operations and providing support to FESPA UK members. Speaking about his new role, Hutton says: "After working with Suzi and the team for the past few years, I'm thrilled to officially join FESPA UK. The landscape of sustainability within our industry has improved immensely over the last few years, with FESPA UK being a key driving force, and I'll continue to push this agenda forward.” Suzi Ward, managing director of FESPA UK, adds: "We have thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Jon over the past three years. His positive impact on our team has been immense, and his personal support has been invaluable as I have worked to develop and improve FESPA UK." Rowan Freeman appointed director at Dragon Group Rowan Freeman has been appointed as a director at Dragon Group after six years at the company. The group comprises of Dragon Signs, Dragon Digital, Route Media, Sportin Wales, and Colour Studios and is headed by managing director Rhys Harrington. Significant investment has been made into the group recently with a refresh and rebrand. Freeman has amassed almost a decade in creative, administrative, and management roles, and her focus will now be on sustainability, organic growth, and fostering new partnerships in multiple sectors nationwide. In particular, Freeman will focus on Colour Studios, which Dragon Group acquired just last year. Since the acquisition, there has been significant investment in machinery and the buildings in Radstock, with the experience and skill of the existing team being retained. “Sustainability is the core focus as a Group, in our journey to becoming net zero and for the loyal clients we have in Wales, the UK, and overseas,” Freeman says, adding: “I am thrilled to now be in this position. “It is far more than a job and allows me to be creative and work alongside some hugely talented people whose skills cross over and complement each other across the Group. I would like to thank everyone for their support, I’ve been very lucky to have a great network of friends, family, and colleagues who have inspired me to believe in myself.” Managing director, Rhys Harrington, adds: “Rowan is an asset to the Group; she has been a valuable member of the team for more than six years and is already making strides in her new role as director. She has a great vision for Colour Studios and its place in the market, which will help us to continue raising standards and our reputation. “We wish her the best of luck for the future and I’m sure she will have a big impact on our strategic direction and especially our efforts to lower our carbon footprint and become a net zero organisation.” Rowan Freeman has been appointed a director at Dragon Group after six years at the company Jon Hutton, FESPA UK’s new business development executive By Carys Evans Hybrid Services expands sales team with appointment Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and Ireland Mimaki distributor, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of long-standing print industry professional, Andrew Edwards. The company has hired Edwards for the newly created role of Partner Sales Manager (Signs & Graphics). Edwards will work alongside Martin Southworth who takes the role of Partner Sales Manager (Industrial Products). Andy Gregory, sales director at Hybrid Services, comments: “Andrew has been selling, promoting, and supporting wide-format inkjet printers, flatbed cutters, and workflow software to end-users and resellers for over 20 years, and brings valuable knowledge and experience to our business.” Edwards adds: “The opportunity to join the Hybrid Services team has allowed me to explore a new and exciting range of products from a brand I have always admired.” Andrew Edwards has joined Hybrid Services in the newly created role of Partner Sales Manager (Signs & Graphics)
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