Esko and Artwork Systems to Join Forces

Carsten Knudsen, who is currently the CEO of Esko-Graphics A/S, will become the CEO of the combined group. Guido Van der Schueren, who is currently the chairman of the board of directors of Artwork Systems Group NV, will become the Chief Commercial Officer leading the new group’s integrated marketing and sales operations. Together with Carsten Knudsen, Guido Van der Schueren will form the Executive Management Board, and both will serve as Executive Directors on the Supervisory Board of Esko. Through a partial investment by Parana, the holding company of Guido Van der Schueren, of the proceeds from the sale of its shares in Artwork Systems Group NV, Guido Van der Schueren will become a significant shareholder of the combined entity, next to Axcel and Management members.