Mark Wright COO, 3D Systems
After 18 years at EMC, most recently COO for flash product division
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on October 30, 2014 at 2:57 pm3D Systems Corporation (3DS), in 3D printing, has appointed Mark Wright as its COO.
In this new role, Mark will work with the CEO and other senior leaders to scale the company’s commercial and manufacturing operations and leverage its recent investments into sustainable, profitable growth.
“We are privileged to have an executive of Mark’s experience join our team, as we turn our attention to fine tuning and scaling our operations,” said Avi Reichental, president and CEO. “I am certain that Mark’s considerable talents will help take our business to the next level.”
Wright joins 3D Systems after a 18-year career at EMC. He previously served as COO for EMC’s flash product division and has held several roles as SVP of operations. Most recently, he served as SVP, business development and operations, Lenovo, where he was tasked with developing a multi-billion dollar relationship in anticipation of the IBM System X acquisition closure. He also led EMC’s high-profile collaboration with Dell, growing the partnership into a billion dollar plus business.
To 3DS, he brings a diversified wealth of expertise that includes worldwide sales, operations, commercial strategy, process improvements, M&A, integration and business development.
“Mark’s experience in managing fast-moving, high-tech, global businesses will be a tremendous asset to 3DS as we step up the execution of our profitable growth initiatives,” concluded Reichental.