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Eugene Smith Memorial Fund announces 2022 judges Events People on the Move 

Eugene Smith Memorial Fund announces 2022 judges

The W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund announced the judges for its 2022 annual grants including the W. Eugene Smith grant, Howard Chapnick grant, and W. Eugene Smith Student grant. This year’s judges include Eli Reed, an internationally renowned photojournalist, Magnum member, and W. Eugene Smith grant recipient; Naveen Kishore, founder of Seagull Books, The Seagull Foundation for the Arts, and... Read More
Denis Burger appointed CEO of software developer MAGIX News People on the Move 

Denis Burger appointed CEO of software developer MAGIX

After seven years of leading multimedia software maker MAGIX, Klaus Schmidt is moving from operational corporate responsibility to the investor side. Denis Burger has succeeded him as the new CEO of MAGIX. “We thank Klaus for his substantial contribution to the success story of MAGIX,” says Jürgen Jaron from the MAGIX Advisory Board. “With him, the company has evolved into... Read More
Dr. Christian Friege appointed to CEWE Board of Management People on the Move 

Dr. Christian Friege appointed to CEWE Board of Management

CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA was informed by Alexander Neumüller, the beneficiary of the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Foundation and heir of the company founder, of his decision to appoint Dr. Christian Friege to the Board of Management of the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Foundation upon expiry of his current contract. As the personally liable partner, the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Foundation manages... Read More
CEWE board does not extend contract of CEO News People on the Move 

CEWE board does not extend contract of CEO

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Foundation, Dr. Rolf Hollander announced, due to differing opinions on corporate management, the board of trustees canceled the contract of Dr. Christian Friege, chairman of the board. The contract ends Dec. 31, 2022. As a personally liable partner, the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Foundation manages the business of the... Read More
PPA elects new board of directors People on the Move 

PPA elects new board of directors

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced New Hampshire-based photographer Jeffrey Dachowski, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, as its new president. On March 1, Dachowski began his year-long term that extends through the end of February 2023. “When I look back on my career, it doesn’t take long to realize the impact PPA members, volunteers, and staff have had on me,” Dachowski said. “From... Read More
FUJIFILM North America Corp. appoints Bing Liem as Division President, Imaging  News People on the Move 

FUJIFILM North America Corp. appoints Bing Liem as Division President, Imaging 

FUJIFILM North America Corp., announced the promotion of senior vice president, Imaging Division Bing Liem to the division president, Imaging Division, effective April 10, 2022. Liem will succeed Manny Almeida, who retires effective April 9, 2022, after a collective 36 years of service. FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s Imaging Division includes photographic paper, digital printing equipment, personalized photo products, film, one-time-use cameras,... Read More
Claudia Dencer named first female chairman in industry history named by SPOA People on the Move 

Claudia Dencer named first female chairman in industry history named by SPOA

School Photographers of America (SPOA) has elected a woman to chair its board for the first time in the industry’s 99-year history. Claudia L. Dencer, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Leonard’s Photography, St. Augustine, FL, was named chair of the governing board of SPOA. Dencer, the first woman to serve in the top leadership role of the new association,... Read More
Gooten announces $15 million capital raise, unveils new leadership Investments News People on the Move 

Gooten announces $15 million capital raise, unveils new leadership

On-demand printer Gooten raised $15 million in combined primary equity and debt from Tech Pioneers Fund with participation from existing investors KEC Ventures and ff Venture Capital. The company is also announcing the promotion of Maddy Alcala to president of Gooten. Founded in 2015, Gooten operates a smart supply chain for brands looking to optimize their eCommerce business through print-on-demand manufacturing. Now with more... Read More
Adobe reports record fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 revenue Earnings reports News People on the Move 

Adobe reports record fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 revenue

Adobe reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 ended Dec. 3, 2021. Adobe achieved revenue of $4.11 billion in its fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2021, which represents 20 percent year-over-year growth. “Adobe’s record performance in Q4 resulted in fiscal 2021 revenue exceeding $15 billion,” said Shantanu Narayen, chairman and CEO, Adobe. “Adobe’s vision, category... Read More
Benedikt Greifenhofer appointed global CEO of GotPhoto News People on the Move 

Benedikt Greifenhofer appointed global CEO of GotPhoto

GotPhoto Inc., the leading workflow platform for volume photographers, announced Benedikt Greifenhofer, the current U.S. CEO, will now take charge of the global company as CEO. Company founder Markus Posselt now takes up the Executive Chairman position. “I am immensely proud to bring Benedikt into his new role,” says Posselt. “Backed by our excellent team of 70-plus employees, he is... Read More
Famous appoints Aaron Day as CEO, Laura Haines as CPO People on the Move 

Famous appoints Aaron Day as CEO, Laura Haines as CPO

Famous, the company empowering users to create and sell anything online, announced the appointment of industry veteran Aaron Day as CEO. Previously, Day was the global partnership lead at Canva where he focused on integrating its core technology into the world’s leading eCommerce platforms, solidifying Canva as one of the fastest-growing software companies to date. In the past, he also held... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 25 News People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 25

Digital Imaging Reporter’s 2021 State of the Industry Digital Imaging Reporter has published its annual “State of the Industry” roundup of opinions from product vendors, leaders, analysts, retailers, and industry organizations. Contributors include B&C Camera, Canon USA, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Ricoh, Delkin Devices, DNP, IPI, PRO, Photo Imaging News, Rise Above Research, The Dead Pixels Society, Service Photo, Sigma Corp.,... Read More
Fujifilm adds three photographers to Creators program People on the Move 

Fujifilm adds three photographers to Creators program

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division added three new photographers to the FUJIFILM Creators program. FUJIFILM Creators are a group of creative photography professionals with a passion for giving back to the image-making community by educating and mentoring in, and advocating for, the art of photography. As part of their affiliation with Fujifilm, the FUJIFILM Creators also support product... Read More
Insurious names Erin Manning as brand ambassador People on the Move 

Insurious names Erin Manning as brand ambassador

Boca Raton-based Insurious, a digital insurance agency, appointed photographer and educator Erin Manning as the company’s first brand evangelist.Her production company, Erin Manning Media, specializes in “conception to completion” full-service production, creating inspiring educational content. “We are extremely excited to have Erin Manning on board as our first Evangelist,” says Matt Sweetwood, CEO. “Her talent, creativity, and business insight will... Read More
GotPhoto names Lora Kimball head of operations People on the Move 

GotPhoto names Lora Kimball head of operations

GotPhoto Inc., the workflow platform for volume photographers, announced the hire of Lora Kimball as the new head of operations. Having previously worked for Shutterfly and Printful, Kimball brings to GotPhoto 23 years of experience working in customer support and team management, with 10 years of that in e-commerce. “This position demands someone with experience and knowledge, and Lora brings... Read More