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  • Vectorworks Names Jason Pletcher as CEO

    Vectorworks Names Jason Pletcher as CEO

    Dr. Biplab Sarkar welcomes Jason Pletcher. Image: Vectorworks

    Columbia, MD, Feb 14, 2025 – Vectorworks, Inc. has announced a leadership transition. Dr. Biplab Sarkar, CEO, will retire in Mar 2025 after a 25-year tenure. Jason Pletcher, COO and CFO at fellow Nemetschek brand, GoCanvas, will step into the CEO role.

    Dr. Sarkar joined Vectorworks in 2000, initially as manager of geometry and rendering, and later became chief technology officer before being appointed CEO in 2016. Under his leadership, the company transformed into a global innovative 3D design software provider, expanding to over 300 employees. He played a key role in positioning Vectorworks as a top choice for various design areas. He updated the Vectorworks codebase, integrated high-quality technology underpinnings, and pushed development beyond industry benchmarks. As CEO, Dr. Sarkar also spearheaded the company’s international expansion into markets like the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan while guiding its transition to a subscription-based business model that fostered continued growth and technological innovation.

    Dr. Sarkar steps down, and Vectorworks has announced Jason Pletcher as the new CEO. Pletcher has extensive leadership experience. He recently held the role of chief operating and financial officer at GoCanvas. During his time there, he played a key role in increasing the company’s business nearly fourfold over five years. Prior to GoCanvas, he helped grow and shape Hobsons (EdTech) and Genscape (Energy Information) while serving as CFO. His career also includes 14 years at Capital One Financial, spanning operations, finance, product management, corporate development, and strategy. Pletcher began his career at Bain & Company, focusing on corporate strategy in the technology and telecommunications sectors.

    The Vectorworks team welcomes Jason Pletcher to its headquarters in Columbia, MD. Image: Vectorworks

    “I am delighted to welcome Jason Pletcher as the new CEO of Vectorworks. With his global business experience, strong customer expertise, and familiarity with the Nemetschek Group, he is the ideal successor for this role. He will strengthen Vectorworks’ position in global markets and further enhance the ability to drive growth and innovation,” said Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group. “On behalf of the Nemetschek Group, I extend my sincere gratitude to Biplab Sarkar for his visionary leadership and invaluable contributions. Over the past 25 years, he has been instrumental in Vectorworks’ success, driving innovation in the Design & BIM industry. His passion, dedication, and strategic foresight have left a lasting impact, and we are immensely grateful for his leadership.”

    Pletcher is poised to lead Vectorworks through its next phase of growth, building on Dr. Sarkar’s strong foundation.

    “I am grateful for the opportunity to have been part of Nemetschek’s GoCanvas business, and I am excited to start this new chapter with the Vectorworks team,” said Pletcher. “Vectorworks is a rare find, possessing both class-leading solutions and a world-class culture. Good companies can acquire customers, but only exceptional businesses generate fans, and I am elated to join Vectorworks as we continue to grow and scale our global fanbase.”

    Source: Vectorworks

    About Vectorworks, Inc.

    Vectorworks Inc., headquartered in Columbia, MD, has been a BIM software company since its founding in 1985. Serving industries such as architecture, landscape architecture, and entertainment, the company offers a suite of products tailored to professionals in these fields. Operating as a subsidiary of the Nemetschek Group, Vectorworks has expanded its global presence, serving clients in 85 countries. As of 2024, the company employs approximately 300 individuals worldwide. Over the years, Vectorworks has garnered industry recognition, including being named Architectural Design Software of the Year at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards.

  • Roland DGA Names Dan Burmeister as President

    Roland DGA Names Dan Burmeister as President

    IRVINE, CA, Feb 11, 2025 – Roland DGA Corp. has appointed Dan Burmeister as the new president. Burmeister, an expert in the print industry with over two decades of expertise, replaces Amado Lara, who will remain with Roland DGA to serve in the newly created role of vice president of Latin American sales and business development.

    Dan Burmeister

    Burmeister has held senior sales, marketing, and operations executive positions with several companies within the commercial and wide-format print sectors, including Canon, Eastman Kodak, Océ, Encad, and Xerox. Before joining Roland DGA, he served for seven years as Canon USA’s senior director of sales – west region. Prior to that, he was the vice president of western sales/channel segment leader for Eastman Kodak’s commercial B2B division, where he was responsible for growing the company’s business of plates, consumables, inkjet, workflow, newspaper, packaging, and digital print. While with Encad, Burmeister was based in the Netherlands, where he served as the company’s executive director for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

    “Dan brings with him a wealth of print industry experience as well as the team-leading abilities needed to build upon Roland DGA’s incredible success as the North and South American marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm of our parent company, Roland DG Corporation,” said Roland DGA’s CEO Andrew Oransky. “He joins Roland DGA at a key point in the growth of our company’s sign and graphics business as well as its expansion into new and exciting markets. We have full confidence in Dan’s ability to work effectively with our existing staff, our dealer channel, and our partners to take Roland DGA to an even higher level.”

    Burmeister is honored to be joining Roland DGA and contributing to the company’s success.

    “Roland DG has a phenomenal brand name and a long history of innovation,” he said. “They have recently expanded their offerings to allow entirely new groups of customers the chance to experience and benefit from Roland DG technology. I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to lead the talented team at Roland DGA, where my efforts will be centered on maximizing stakeholder value, from our employees to our partners and customers, as we expand our focus and the markets we serve.”

    About Roland DG Americas

    Roland DGA Corp., established in 1987, serves as the North and South American sales, marketing, distribution, and service arm of Roland DG Corp., headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan. Based in Irvine, CA, Roland DGA offers diverse digital imaging equipment, including large-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, engravers, 3D milling machines, and dental milling devices. These products cater to industries such as sign and graphics, commercial printing, packaging, labeling, promotional products, textiles, engraving, milling, and 3D modeling. Roland DGA is recognized for its award-winning technology and commitment to customer support. As of 2023, Roland DG employs approximately 1,142 individuals worldwide. In the fiscal year 2023, the company reported approximately $401.5 million in revenues.

  • Nano Dimension Appoints David Stehlin to Board of Directors

    Nano Dimension Appoints David Stehlin to Board of Directors

    WALTHAM, MA, Feb 11, 2025 – Nano Dimension Ltd., has announced an update to its Board of Directors (Board).

    David Stehlin. Image: LinkedIn

    Mr. David Stehlin has joined the Board. Mr. Stehlin has an extensive background as an executive with significant leadership skills in the technology industry where he has led strategic turnarounds, drove business growth, and ushered in technological advancements. He did this in his work at public and private high growth companies, including, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Spirent Communications, MRV Communications, Overture Networks, Ceterus Networks, Valo, and Antec. My. Stehlin holds a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy and an M.B.A. from National University.

    Mr. Ofir Baharav, chairman of the board of directors of Nano Dimension, shared, “We welcome David Stehlin to our Board with great excitement. David is the type of director the Company needs at this dynamic moment, with his wealth of experience leading innovative companies with his strategic approach. He will undoubtedly serve the interests of Nano Dimension shareholders as we continue to embark on our mission to realize the full potential of the Company.”

    About Nano Dimension Ltd.

    Nano Dimension Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel, specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, particularly in 3D printing technologies. The company offers a range of products, including the DragonFly IV system for additively manufactured electronics (AME), Admatec 3D printers for ceramics and metals, and DeepCube AI software for optimizing production processes. These solutions cater to industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, and medical sectors. In 2023, Nano Dimension reported revenues of approximately $56.31 million. The company’s mission is to transform design and production processes to meet the efficiency demands of Industry 4.0, focusing on intelligent machines that enable rapid prototyping and production of high-performance electronic devices.

    Source: Nano Dimension