Electronics For Imaging Inc. (EFI; Fremont, CA) announced the appointment of Jeff Jacobson, a 30-year veteran of the digital imaging and industrial technology sector, as CEO, effective immediately. Jacobson will retain his position as executive chairman and succeeds Bill Muir, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
Prior to joining EFI, Jacobson served as chief executive officer of Xerox. He also served as both president of Xerox s Technology Business and president of Xerox s Global Graphic Communications Operations. Prior to joining Xerox in 2012, Jacobson was the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Presstek, a manufacturer of digital offset printing solutions.
“I am thrilled to be expanding my role on EFI’s leadership team to identify unique opportunities for innovation across the company. Together with my experienced and talented colleagues on the EFI team, we will provide the leadership needed to help EFI accelerate the transformation of industries where colorful images matter, Jacobson said. I also want to join the EFI team in thanking Bill for his contributions to the company’s success and wishing him the best in his future endeavors.”
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