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4 Meet GMG's new MD, Ian Scott. “At the moment, it's all about consistency: consistently high customer service levels, and a consistent focus on industry-leading technology.”
How long have you been in the graphic arts industry? I’ve spent most of my working life in the Graphic Arts industry — I’m the son of a printer: I have red ink flowing through my veins! I did work as a dive instructor for a while in the South of France, but now I look ridiculous in a wetsuit. You've been a part of GMG for 8 years. How has the company evolved in that time? GMG has become a stronger brand in the years I’ve known it. It’s done this I think by consistently producing the best technology in the industry and by listening closely to the customer’s issues. We’ve certainly developed closer relationships with the major industry hardware producers and this has seen our presence increase. Adapting our core software to the needs of specialist sectors such as LFP and digital has also been a big development. What challenges are facing the company in the coming years? Like all business, the economic downturn has hit our customers greatly. GMG software though has been seen as a way of streamlining processes and cutting costs through lack of wastage and less time spent in prepress with less mistakes. So I see the greatest challenge as maintaining our products as a must-have in a market where greater efficiencies are desired. What to you think has been the key to GMG's success? What are its strengths? Well for me, GMG has always adapted very well to market needs. It’s always had a very strong commitment to developing the very best, market-leading technology. At the end of the day it’s the people that ultimately form your core strength, and the employees at GMG are without doubt some of the cream of the business — both in R&D and sales. It’s very rewarding working in a ‘no compromise’ company. How is the graphic arts industry changing in your view? Obviously, it’s becoming leaner, faster and ever-more reliant on technology. The industry is hiring less experienced color management experts — primarily to cut operating costs — and instead relying more and more on technology. This is all good news for us! What aspects of the business will you be looking to build on? GMG is in very good shape at the moment, so I see my job as building on and maintaining the company’s existing strategy for future growth. This includes becoming an invaluable tool to the digital print sector and LFP sector, and maximizing our business and technology partnerships. You’re not going to see any radical changes to GMG in the next few years, just lots of small improvements. What advantages are there for GMG to have promoted an MD from within rather than bringing in from the outside? Well maybe that’s a question for Robert [Weihing, GMG Owner]! I guess I’ll hit the ground running, as it were, as I know the company inside out. I know Robert and Joerg well [GMG Owners] and that we all work together well. Personally, I’d like to think I was the best man for the job in or outside of the company! What's your personal business philosophy? I’m not sure I have one! I’ve never been known for being a philosophical thinker! I believe in hard work and surrounding yourself with the best people. I’ve always tried to be a problem solver with customers and build loyalty. At the end of the day, our customers can be a huge sales force for us — talking about our software and recommending it to others. Ultimately, it’s what we should be heading for. What innovations can we expect to see from GMG in the next few years? Of course, most of our R&D has to remain confidential, but what I can say is the marketplace needs ROI and quality; all our new products ideas are focused around these two vital requirements. 5
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