Simon Cooper, formerly of Tradeprint and Exaprint, will join Solopress as managing director in February 2019 as part of the planned transition of founders Aron Priest and Andy Smith to new roles. Mr Priest will become an active advisor and continue to serve the company in his new role whilst Mr Smith will turn to new entrepreneurial projects.
‘We are very happy to have Simon join the Onlineprinters family,’ said Michael Fries, CEO of the Onlineprinters Group, which acquired Essex-based Solopress two years ago. ‘With his experience in printing and e-commerce, his leadership skills and a strong entrepreneurial background, Simon will be key in developing and growing Solopress.’
‘I’m incredibly excited to be joining Solopress as I’ve long admired the brand and their approach to the market,’ Mr Cooper, who has held executive roles at Soloprint competitors and Cimpress subsidiaries Tradeprint and Exaprint, commented. ‘Their e-commerce shop and 24-hour turnaround times have long been the envy of the industry and I am delighted to now have a chance to join the business and provide the leadership it’ll need as the founders change roles. I’m looking forward to working with the strong Solopress team and COO Kevin Seaden to further accelerate Solopress’ development.’
