Heidelberg UK has announced that managing director Gerard Heanue will be leaving the role he has held for eight years in March 2019.
Mr Heanue has held a number of finance-related positions with the German press manufacturer, spanning a period of almost 25 years, including a five-year stint in Singapore as CFO of the company’s Asia Pacific region and an EMEA level responsibility based in Germany.
Mr Heanue will remain involved with the print sector for at least most of 2019, through his role as chairman of print industry body Picon and treasurer of the charitable arm of the Stationers’ Company, where he also serves on the Court.
‘I have really enjoyed my time with Heidelberg and, as managing director of Heidelberg UK, I have a great team around me, always adjusting to meet changing market needs. We have different but complementary skills on the Board and this has led to the UK consistently being one of the top performing sales and service units for Heidelberg. We have exceptional strength in depth within the company and I’m proud of the employee engagement and customer service we provide,’ said Mr Heanue.
‘Our customers have been instrumental in driving our performance. They have embraced technology to make the UK the most competitive and productive environment for print for Heidelberg. The way some customers are constantly trying to improve and add value for their customers is really impressive. This pushes Heidelberg, too, as we strive to constantly improve our products and portfolio.’
Mr Heanue will remain ‘on call’ until the summer of 2019; Heidelberg is currently seeking his replacement.
