Currie Group announce generational management changes

When Currie Group unveiled its refreshed brand image at PacPrint on its applications-based stand, it was an outward reflection of the internal modernisation process, which has been steadily underway internally since Rob Mesaros was appointed CEO in early 2021.

In the two years since, the supplier has added new verticals, including sign and display, embarked on a program of enhancement and expansion of its service operation, and commenced the process of generational change within its management team.

Mesaros is part of that process, having taken over the top role from the current Chairman, David Currie. Recently, with the announcement at PacPrint that Bernie Robinson, Managing Director and 24-year veteran of the company, is also stepping back to enjoy retirement, several new appointments have been announced. Robinson remains a director of the company and will take an active advisory role in the future.

Marcus Robinson takes the role of Director – Operations, a promotion from his role as Service Manager for Australia & New Zealand, while Will Currie will add the role of Product Category Manager – Finishing in addition to his sales responsibilities in the Sydney region. Colin Edwards, National Sales Manager for Ink & Consumables, who joined Currie Group in 2015, will fully manage consumables previously handled by Robinson senior, including inks and coatings, plates, rollers, blankets, chemistry and fountain solutions.

“Colin is a qualified printer as well as a specialist in inks and coatings, and we are delighted he has agreed to take responsibility for this key area of the business,” Mesaros says.

“Marcus has been with Currie Group for 23 years and is well-respected for his exceptionally strong performance managing a cornerstone business function in customer service and support.

In the new role, he will continue to oversee this area as we roll out 24/6 coverage to help meet best practice levels outlined in our SLAs and introduce HP’s exciting new mixed-reality service support tools, and will add key areas, including training, supply chain logistics, stock and warehousing, to his management portfolio. It’s a challenging role, so it’s great to be able to put it in such a safe pair of hands.”

Will Currie, employed by Currie Group for seven years, has followed in the footsteps of his father, David, and grandfather, Bill, who founded the company.

“Will knows the business as well as anyone and, in recent times, has been pivotal in managing our Sydney sales operation,” Mesaros says. “He will now also take responsibility for commercial finishing products, building our vendor relationships with partners including Horizon, Cron, Foliant, KAMA, Shoei and others, and supporting our customer base throughout the entire ANZ region.”

Commenting on Robinson senior’s advisory role, Mesaros says, “Just as David Currie has continued his involvement since stepping back as Executive Chairman, we are delighted that Bernie has agreed to act as an advisor to the business going forward so that we can continue to draw on the IP and relationships which have been such a key part of Currie Group’s success over many decades.”

“These appointments not only represent growth and development for our emerging talent, they reflect our customer and market changes whilst ensuring continuity which has been a feature of our modernisation journey,” concludes Mesaros.