Belgian firm Summa appoints Geert Pierloot managing director

22 Sep '21

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Summa NV, a Belgian manufacturer of vinyl/contours cutters and advanced laser cutters, has announced the appointment of Geert Pierloot as the new managing director effective from October 1, 2021. Moreover, Erwin Vandousselaere, Summa's CEO, has been appointed as executive chairman of the board since Ergon Capital and the management acquired the company from Gimv.

While remaining the group CEO, Vandousselaere will further focus on the strategic projects within the Summa Group, while continuing to play an active role in the development of Summa.

Pierloot started his career at Summa in 1994 as product engineer and has managed different departments (product management, sales, marketing and R&D) since then. Pierloot also runs Summa’s laser division in Nottingham UK as general manager since the acquisition in 2018.

“I want to thank Vandousselaere and the board of directors to give me this great opportunity. I am looking forward to take on this position and lead our driven team as we continue to grow the company,” Pierloot said in a press release.

“With the appointment of Geert to managing director, we are confident this is the right decision going forward. Geert carries a Summa-DNA with him and has provided crucial added value to the company for many years. He is, therefore, the right person to lead the day-to-day operational business and management of the group together with a strengthened management team. Please join me in congratulating Geert with his new responsibilities,” Vandousselaere added.

In recent years, Summa has developed strongly in the field of flatbed and laser cutting technology. With the appointment of the new managing director, Summa builds further on positioning Summa’s established roll cutter and flatbed cutter series while increasing brand awareness of the company in laser cutting solutions in the sign & display, textile and garment markets.

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