Kongsberg PCS has named David Preskett as its new vice-president of operations in the EMEA and APAC regions.

Based in the UK, Mr Preskett joins Kongsberg PCS from Canon, where he held a mix of sales, marketing and strategy positions at European level. He also previously gained experience in the graphic arts industry with a decade at Agfa, both in the UK and at the company’s headquarters in Mortsel, Belgium.

He is now responsible for the management of Kongsberg PCS’s commercial, service support and financial performance in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific territories.

‘I am very pleased to be joining Kongsberg PCS at this exciting time in the organisation’s development. Kongsberg PCS cutting solutions have an excellent reputation for build quality and engineering, adding value to customers’ businesses by creating and offering new products that help drive growth. This matches my own passion, helping customers to innovate and discover new ways to be more creative and drive growth in their business,’ he said.

Kongsberg PCS CEO and president Stuart Fox said, ‘As we continue our own strategic programme of growth, we are delighted to welcome someone with the exceptional knowledge and skills of David to the Kongsberg family. David is a seasoned commercial professional who combines strong sales and strategy expertise to drive business growth. His experience and breadth of knowledge throughout the sector will be a great asset, both to our business and to all of our customers in the region.’