FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2004
VUTEk® Promotes Kevin Sykes to VP of Worldwide Sales
VUTEk® Inc., recognized as the world's leading supplier of superwide format
digital inkjet printers, recently appointed Kevin Sykes to Vice President of
Worldwide Sales.
Larry Greene, CEO at VUTEk®, said, "Kevin was a natural choice for the
position. His wealth of experience at building and motivating
high-performing sales teams will undoubtedly allow VUTEk® to capture new
business in emerging markets worldwide."
Sykes was previously the National Sales Director, North America for VUTEk®.
He quickly assumed responsibility for the South American market as well. The
Americas ranked number one in sales at the end of 2003.
Prior to joining VUTEk®, Sykes was the Regional Sales Director for Adobe
Systems Incorporated of both their Southern and Central Regions based in
Atlanta, GA. He also served as Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Compaq
Computer Corporation, responsible for revenue generation, sales strategy
development and management of a $110 million information technology services
business. In 1999, Sykes ranked number one at Compaq in North America for
commercial sales.
Prior to Compaq, Sykes held management positions with Eastman Kodak's
Business Imaging Systems Division, including Director of Sales and Director
of Worldwide Marketing, Computer Output Systems. During his tenure at Kodak,
Sykes was honored as one of America's 100 Best and Brightest by Dollars and
Sense magazine.
Sykes completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky and
Eastern Kentucky University, where he received a B.S. degree in Computer
Science and a minor in Spanish. He also attended the Rice University
Graduate School Executive Management Program. He is a former board member of
the Volunteers of America (Rochester, NY), Indianapolis Zoo, Lawrence
Township Foundation and Saint Florian Center (Indianapolis, IN), and the
Habitat for Humanity North Fulton (Alpharetta, GA). He currently serves on
the Advisory Board of the I Have a Dream Foundation in Atlanta.
About VUTEk® Inc.
Founded in 1988, American manufacturer, VUTEk® Inc., is the leading
worldwide supplier of superwide format inkjet printers to the graphic arts
market. VUTEk® pioneered superwide format printers, and sets the standard
for superwide/grand format and specialty printing, using inkjet technology
for out-of-home advertising applications including billboards, fleet
graphics, banners, bus shelters, point-of-purchase displays and posters. Its
current product portfolio includes the UltraVu® product range, for high
quality, high speed superwide flexible printing in 1.5-, 2-, 3-, and 5-meter
formats; and its PressVu® family of digital inkjet flatbed printers, capable
of printing on both rigid and flexible substrates.
All trademarks noted herein are either the property of VUTEk® Inc. or their
respective companies.
VUTEk®
Contact: Jane Cedrone
Phone: 603-279-4635
Fax: 603-279-6411
E-Mail: jcedrone@vutek.com
Website URL: www.vutek.com