GERBER TECHNOLOGY APPOINTS REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR CENTRAL EUROPE
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1 May 2006
Connecticut, USA – Gerber Technology announces the appointment of Stefanie Kooper-Bertram to the position of Regional Director, Central Europe, replacing Werner Vetter who is retiring after
25 years of service at Gerber. In her new role, Stefanie will be responsible for overseeing agent, distributor and direct business in the region. She most recently held the position of deputy regional director, Central Europe.
Stefanie joined Gerber Technology in 2003 as director, customer service EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) where she was responsible for growing and developing GERBERservice™ and GERBERnet™ in those regions. Before joining Gerber, she was employed at QRS, an international technology company, where she was responsible for forming a new company division in the Netherlands. In addition to overseeing the business’ operational infrastructure, Stefanie also developed and directed their European Customer Service Center. Previously, she was employed at Network Associates and Symantec and held managerial positions within the customer service organizations.
““During the last 25 years, Gerber established itself as a market leader in central Europe,” said Sam Simpson, vice president, global sales, Gerber Technology. “I am confident that with her skills and experience, Stefanie will ensure that we continue to grow and prosper in the region.” Stefanie attended Kingston University in the United Kingdom where she received her Diploma in Management Studies. She is fluent in four languages. Stefanie will continue to be based out of Gerber’s Brussels, Belgium office.
About Gerber Technology Gerber Technology (www.gerbertechnology.com), a business unit of $530 million corporation Gerber Scientific, Inc., develops and manufactures the world's leading brands of integrated software and hardware automation systems for the sewn products and flexible materials industries. These systems automate and significantly improve the efficiency of information management, product design and development, pre-production, and production processes. The company offers specialized solutions to a variety of end-user markets including apparel, transportation interiors, furniture, composites and industrial fabrics. Gerber Technology’s world headquarters are located in Tolland, Connecticut, U.S.A. with regional offices, agents and distributors in 125 countries serving a total of over 17,500 customers through seven Customer Solutions Centers on six continents. The company engineers and manufactures its products in various locations in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Established in 1968, Gerber Technology is one of four businesses of Gerber Scientific, Inc. (www.gerberscientific.com) of South Windsor, Connecticut, U.S.A., a corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the “GRB” symbol.
