Solopress has appointed Graham Hunstone as head of partnerships as the company looks to expand its work around trade services, procurement and workflow development.
Mr Hunstone joins the business with more than 30 years of experience across print production, print management, software consultancy, operations and commercial leadership. Most recently, he founded and led Visual Print and Design, which served more than 1000 organisations across the UK, including universities, public sector bodies and national brands.
At Solopress, he will focus on developing relationships within the trade sector and supporting print managers, resellers and brokers through procurement and workflow improvements. The role will also support the company’s plans around automation, customer engagement tools and procurement platforms.
Mr Hunstone said: “After more than 30 years in the industry, and 16 years building Visual Print and Design, I was looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work with a larger business with ambitious plans for the future.
“What attracted me to Solopress was the combination of manufacturing capability, industry experience and the work being done around automation and partnership development.
“Having worked on both sides of the industry, both supplying and outsourcing print, I understand the challenges businesses face as they look to grow. I’m looking forward to working with agencies, brokers and print management companies to develop strong partnerships, simplify procurement and help customers save time through more efficient workflows and ordering processes.”
Simon Cooper, CEO at Solopress, added: “Graham brings experience from every side of the industry, spanning production, outsourcing, print management, commercial leadership and customer relationships. Having built and grown his own business, he understands the challenges many print companies are navigating as the market changes.
“That perspective makes him a strong fit for a role centred on building long-term partnerships and developing closer collaboration across the print sector.”
Solopress said the appointment forms part of its ongoing investment in trade services, procurement solutions and partnership-led growth, with further developments planned around systems integration and trade services.
