LONDON • MARCH 2024: Following the appointment of Debbie Read to the role of CEO of Walstead UK, the group has moved to further strengthen its senior leadership team by appointing Jon Hearnden into an expanded role.
In his new role, Jon will support Debbie in the day-to-day running of Walstead UK. He retains responsibility for all sales and commercial activities and his additional duties will be to lead the strategic development of the Walstead UK print manufacturing platform by identifying areas to improve business operations and create growth opportunities.
Debbie Read said: “Jon has demonstrated a clear understanding and recognised the importance for us to grow Walstead UK by utilising cross-selling opportunities and diversifying our offering. His new role recognises this and the significant contribution he has made to the business over many years. He will assume the role of Walstead UK Sales & Business Strategy Director with immediate effect.”
In addition to his role at Walstead UK, Jon has joined the board of directors at Rhapsody where he will work alongside its CEO, Andy Berg, and his team to identify, develop, and implement strategies to create growth opportunities for that business.
Andy Berg said: “I am delighted to welcome Jon to the Rhapsody board. Jon brings a wealth of industry experience and a proven track record in strategic development, making him a tremendous addition to our team. His commitment to driving growth aligns perfectly with our ambitious plans for Rhapsody and I look forward to collaborating closer with him to achieve these goals and propel Rhapsody into its next phase of its success.”