Lascelle Barrow has replaced Gyorgy Kovacs as president of Fespa. It’s a second stint in the role for Barrow who previously held the position from 1992 to 1996. He will be supported by vice president Ya?ar G?venen.
The start of Barrow’s second presidency coincides with Fespa’s 50th anniversary, at a time when it is expanding globally with new Fespa-branded events in Brazil, Turkey, China and Africa.
The role of the president is to oversee Fespa’s activities as a federation of national associations; to chair the Fespa board and general assembly; to work closely with the Fespa managing director and executive team to ensure that Fespa events activities support the needs and aspirations of its 37 member associations; and to supervise the reinvestment of funds for the benefit of its global community of printers through the ‘Profit for Purpose’ programme.
Barrow said: “As printers, we face many positive opportunities; to celebrate print’s role in a multichannel environment; to continue to embrace digital, both as a production technology and as a complementary medium to print; and to reap the benefits of being part of a connected and creative global community. I know myself the value of building authentic relationships with people who have guided and inspired me, and helped me to overcome challenges. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of a trusted community like Fespa, and I look forward to playing an active role in helping printers worldwide to grow and improve with Fespa’s support.”
Having trained at the London College of Printing, Barrow went on to found Augustus Martin at age 19 with capital of £100. Over the years, he has built one of the top printing companies in Europe with a staff of 350 where he remains actively involved. He is also a co-owner of Walkers Instore, a print business in Manchester, and of Small Products, a producer of specialty screen and digital inks.