Zund America has announced the appointment of Dan Ryan to the position of CEO for Zünd’s Milwaukee-based North American operations. With an MBA from Marquette University and more than 20 years of varied management experience with Harley-Davidson, John Deere and other major companies in the U.S. mid-west, Ryan “is uniquely qualified to continue driving the remarkable growth Zund America has experienced over the past 14 years since its inception,” said the company. Ryan’s primary focus will be on creating a long-term vision for the company via efficient business practices, continuous process improvements, and strategies for continued and sustainable growth in digital cutting system sales and support services.
Located in the Rhine Valley of Switzerland, Zund is a family-owned business engaged worldwide in the development, manufacturing and distribution of multi-functional digital cutters. Its primary customers are manufacturers and service providers in the graphics, packaging, textile and leather industries, as well as in technical textiles and composites. In the manufacture of its products, the company has always placed community and environment at the top of its priorities – in addition to precise cutting quality. “Our actions are always guided by a holistic view of ecology and economics,” the OEM added.