Metamark appoints Paul French as new CEO

Paul French has been appointed as the new CEO of Metamark. As of early October 2012, he will assume total responsibility for the company and is tasked with driving its strategic goals in pursuit of further sales and volume growth, geographical expansion and new product development and introductions.

Metamark is established in a phase of significant growth in sales and is now supplying more product to more customers and markets than at any time in its history. In addition to strengthening its senior management team, Metamark has also recently made new appointments to its field sales force, relocated its UK warehousing and supply headquarters to larger premises, and is investing in new plant and premises for the planned expansion of its manufacturing, conversion and international distribution facilities.

Paul French is a familiar name in the sign and display industry. He joined Spandex as its UK General Manager from Colourgen and then gained valuable industry experience from the other side of the table when he was appointed by leading sign manufacturer ASG as its Commercial Director. Having grown its sales and its client portfolio, Paul left ASG to join Robert Horne and was there promoted to the position of Managing Director. Paul’s career progression continues with his appointment to the role of Metamark’s CEO and he joins the Company at an interesting time in its development and as it stages itself for further planned expansion.

In his new role at Metamark, Paul French will assume full responsibility for the Company’s continuing growth on all commercial fronts. A leading brand in its field, Metamark already supplies a significant volume of the media and materials used by the UK’s sign and display industry. Metamark supplies its materials direct in the UK and is served by a network of qualified distributors supplying its international markets. Metamark products are chosen and specified the world over as the brand’s sphere of influence grows and its materials are used as technical and quality reference benchmarks by printer manufacturers.

Commenting on the appointment, Metamark’s Chairman, Mark Bateson said, “I have known Paul for many years and I’m delighted that Metamark has secured his appointment to this new senior role. Metamark’s story is one of very significant growth and our planning and the view ahead suggests that our growth can continue. Paul joins us at an interesting time. He has a great team and a range of superb products headed by a powerful brand to work with. We’re investing in the people, infrastructure and developments needed to execute and deliver our plan. I know Paul will make a success of this opportunity and I’m looking forward to working with him as are the other members of the senior team and everyone here at Metamark.”

For more information, please visit www.metamark.co.uk

[photo shows Metamark's Chairman, Mark Bateson (left), newly appointed CEO, Paul French (centre), and Director Mike Stuart (right)]