SGIA – the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association – has named long-time printing industry marketing and sales executive Jack Noonan as vice president of business development.

In this newly created role, Mr Noonan will oversee Printing United exposition exhibitor and sponsorship partnerships for SGIA, strengthen existing communities, develop dedicated postal and packaging sector participation, and help explore new business opportunities for the show.

Printing United debuted last year as a rebranded and refocused SGIA Expo, with a focus on fostering collaboration throughout the various facets of the print industry – wide format, signage, packaging, textiles, and more. This year’s show is set to be a bigger affair, and top one million square feet when it takes place 21-23 October in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mr Noonan’s industry experience extends from entrepreneurial Adobe-funded Silicon Valley ventures, to enterprise roles with organisations such as Eastman Kodak. He has held positions in the printing and packaging industries for over 20 years. He most recently worked with MGI and global partner Konica Minolta on international marketing and business development initiatives.

Mark J. Subers, president, exhibitions and events, SGIA/NAPCO Media, said, ‘While we’ve always considered him an extension of our team, we are pleased to be able to officially welcome him on board. His knowledge of the industry, extensive relationships, and business acumen will help in our collective efforts in continuing to serve the industry and build a future of new opportunity for everyone in the marketplace.’ 

Mr Noonan said, ‘It is an honour to join the non-profit, mission-driven SGIA organisation at such a vital time in our industry. I’ve had the pleasure of working with both the SGIA and NAPCO Media teams throughout my career. So, this is a natural evolution of participating in their vision and strategy for the printing marketplace.

‘SGIA and NAPCO Media brought the printing industry together last year with Printing United in an unprecedented way. With our team’s support, I hope to grow the audience and establish strong, long-term alliances, particularly across the postal and packaging segments.’