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Senior Management
Malcolm
Rae
Managing DirectorUK based
Malcolm began in the UV industry in 1985 and founded GEW in 1991 with Gillian. His wealth of experience actively guides the next generation of the Rae family, and GEW’s excellent senior management team.
Gillian
Rae
DirectorUK based
Gillian founded GEW in 1991 with Malcolm. She has been responsible for all commercial aspects of the company during her tenure at GEW, although latterly she has overseen HR within the company.
Robert
Rae
Managing Director, SalesUK based
Part of the second generation of GEW, Robert joined the company in 2013. Robert has responsibility for Sales and also controls new technology research with his background as a Chemist (MChem).
Eleanor
Rae
HR DirectorUK based
Part of the second generation of GEW, Ele joined the purchasing team in 2013. Ele has since moved roles and is now HR Director, where she is responsible for GEW offices and personnel worldwide.
Carl
Saunders
Finance DirectorUK based
Carl joined GEW in 1998 and has over 25 years of senior financial expertise. He is responsible for overseeing our global financial operations.
James
Hicks
Engineering DirectorUK based
A Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, James has over 20 years’ experience in UV and is responsible for product design and engineering at GEW.
Marcus
Greenbrook
Director, International SalesUK based
Marcus has been with us since 1998 and has a wealth of experience in various roles at GEW, including Service and Sales. He is now Director of International Sales.
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Adnan
Ali
Commercial DirectorUK based
Adnan Joined GEW in 2012 from an engineering (BEng) background. He is responsible for all commercial arrangements working closely with the sales team on new equipment and spares.
Sales
David
Lyus
International Sales ManagerUK based
David is a key member of the sales team and works closely with customers all over the world on UV curing projects for a wide range of printing and specialist applications.
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Bernd
Prattl
CEO, GEW D-A-CH GmbHGermany based
Bernd has 30+ years UV experience and looks after our customers in DACH, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia. He speaks both German and English.
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Franco
Pagano
Sales Manager, Southern EuropeUK based
Franco speaks Italian, Spanish, French and English. He has been with us since 1998 and is responsible for GEW sales in Southern Europe.
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Gary
Doman
Intl. Sales Manager, SheetfedUK based
Gary has over 30 years’ broad experience in the sheetfed offset printing industry and is responsible for GEW sales in this market globally.
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Amir
Dekel
VP, SalesUSA based
Amir has an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and offers international sales, marketing and management experience across various print technologies.
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Jennifer
Heathcote
VP, Business DevelopmentUSA based
An experienced UV applications specialist focused on GEW business development, Jennifer regularly authors UV technology papers and presents at industry events.
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Jamie
Neill
Sales Manager, UK & IrelandUK based
Jamie is responsible for GEW sales across the UK and Ireland, working closely with customers to deliver UV solutions for a wide variety of applications.
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Justas
Žvikas
Sales Representative, Wood CoatingJustas began in the wood industry twenty years ago, with most of his time spent as a Project Manager overseeing sales and technical support. He now represents GEW in the wood industry across all regions.
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Service
Antonio
Benito
Technical Service ManagerUK based
Antonio has been at GEW since 2015, offering excellent customer service globally, using his technical background in electronics engineering to assist customers.
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James
Knight
Field Service ManagerUK based
James has over 20 years’ of practical field-based service experience for GEW. Since 2021 he has been responsible for overseeing the UK and German Service Technicians.
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Billy
Adams
Vice President, OperationsUSA based
Billy joined GEW in 2002 and has built up extensive service experience as he ensures our customers’ systems continue running trouble-free and reliably.
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Dirk
Bittner
Servicetechniker GSAEGermany based
As part of the German service team, Dirk supports our customers with his many years of on-site experience, and coordinates installations.
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PR & Communications
Duncan
Smith
Marketing ManagerUK based
As part of the Marketing team, Duncan looks after GEW exhibitions, Press & PR, corporate communications and the company websites.
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