ZBD has confirmed that Jann Naef has joined the company as Product Marketing Director and assumes overall responsibility for defining and delivering the product roadmap for the retail division in addition to identifying and exploiting further vertical markets.

An experienced retail IT practitioner, Jann has previously worked for a UK RDBMS vendor, specialising in designing and delivering retail solutions in USA, Europe and the Far East through NCR and Fujitsu. Jann has also undertaken roles for Torex, PMC and a nationwide UK retailer with 700+ outlets.

As Managing Director of EKSI Limited, Jann undertook the first implementation of ESL (electronic shelf labels) in the UK which integrated with price decision-support software and provided improved in-store inventory management. Jann undertook a management buyout of EKSI, raised investment and subsequently concluded a cash sale for the business in 2003.

With over 20 years’ global retail experience, Jann’s strengths lie heavily within the ESL (electronic shelf label) market, an area that ZBD is looking to attack aggressively in 2009. A number of customer projects are due for implementation in early 2009 with UK, European and US retailers.

Commenting on Jann’s appointment, David Rogers, VP Sales & Marketing said, “We’re thrilled to bring Jann on board at such an exciting time. We have expanded our epop product range to offer our retail customers a complete store solution for the first time. Jann has the drive and experience to capitalize on this and build our business on a global scale”.

Jann said, “ZBD has gained a huge amount of traction in the market recently. There is huge potential for us as first generation ESL users look to upgrade their existing segment displays to a more cost-effective, less disruptive and graphically superior solution. I’m looking forward to developing and enhancing the ZBD range yet further still”.

ENDS

Notes for editors

About ZBD:
ZBD is a leader in the design and supply of point of purchase electronic displays and associated software solutions for the retail industry. The company blends strategic vision and commercial focus with world-class scientific, engineering and manufacturing expertise. Through contemporary design, innovative technology and sound engineering, ZBD’s product portfolio offers an environmentally-friendly, 21st century alternative to the traditional paper shelf edge labelling usually employed in the retail environment. The company is supported by a team of leading venture capital groups – DFJ Esprit LLP, QinetiQ, TTP Ventures and the Dow Chemical Company. For further information, visit www.zbdsolutions.com.

Sarah Hool
+44 (0) 7753 573490 (mobile)
sarah.hool@zbdsolutions.com

ZBD Displays Ltd. | Building 3 | Kingswood | Kings Ride | Ascot | Berkshire | SL5 8AD | UK