ARNHEM, The Netherlands—To achieve further global growth of the company, MPS Systems, the Dutch-based manufacturer of flexo, offset and hybrid printing presses, appointed Atze Bosma as the new CEO.
Atze was introduced to MPS by its new shareholders, ABN AMRO Participaties, which became a shareholder in MPS together with management in May 2018.
Atze succeeds Wim van den Bosch, who decided to continue his career outside of MPS as of Jan. 1, 2019.
Friso Janmaat, managing director of AAP commented: “Wim van den Bosch did an excellent job at MPS ensuring the organization was well-positioned for further global growth. We are thankful for his efforts over the past five years, and we trust Atze Bosma to be the right person to lead MPS towards an even stronger position in the printing industry.”
Atze brings 30 years of management experience in the packaging, logistics and food industries, having previously worked for various (international) companies including Heineken, Florimex International and the Dutch Railways. He has broad experience in leading transitioning companies, mostly in the role of CEO.
“As I was looking for a new challenge in my career, when AAP approached me for this role at MPS, it was the right step for me to take,” said Atze. “MPS is a company with a great deal of potential, and I look forward to further unleashing its true value.”
Atze will lead MPS alongside Willem Huijink, CFO, effective Dec. 1.
In the upcoming months, Atze will travel the world to meet MPS’ international team and agents, customers and key industry leaders.