EFI appoints Jeff Jacobson as CEO

EFI has appointed its executive chairman Jeff Jacobson as CEO, replacing Bill Muir who is stepping down for personal reasons.

Jacobson, who will retain his position as executive chairman, has spent 30 years in the digital imaging and industrial technology sector. Prior to joining EFI he served as CEO of Xerox, and before joining Xerox in 2012 he was chairman, president and CEO of Presstek. He also served as CEO of Eastman Kodak's Graphic Communications Group and served for five years as CEO of Kodak Polychrome Graphics, a joint venture between Sun Chemical and Eastman Kodak. Jacobson said of the new appointment: "I am thrilled to be expanding my role on EFI's leadership team. Together with my experienced and talented colleagues on the EFI team, we will provide the leadership needed to help EFI accelerate the transformation of industries where colourful images matter. I also want to join the EFI team in thanking Bill for his contributions to the company's success and wishing him the best in his future endeavours. Bill played a pivotal role in successfully positioning EFI for the next chapter of our evolution." "It has been a privilege to lead EFI through an important chapter in the company's history, and I look forward to seeing EFI thrive as it continues to collaborate with customers and partners worldwide," added Muir.