Digital Printer is sad to report that former Screen Europe president Brian Filler passed away on 24 July, 2019.

Mr Filler, who retired in 2016 after a 35-year career at Screen, was also an active member of Picon, serving as chairman between 2009 and 2011. He played a significant part in Screen’s technology evolution from scanners through to computer-to-film and computer-to-plate to high-speed, high-end inkjet presses.

‘Brian will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and our deepest sympathy goes to his family,’ said Screen’s senior vice president of sales Bui Burke. ‘Over the 21 years we worked together, he taught me a great deal about sales and diplomacy and how to manage a business in a rapidly changing industry. I feel very lucky to have had him as a colleague, a mentor and a friend. He was always calm, always cheerful and always straightforward. I will remember him for his consummate skill as a communicator not only in his professional role, but also when telling jokes or stories and giving entertaining speeches. He was highly regarded, well liked and universally respected by everyone who had dealings with him. In short, he was a fantastic person and a great leader.’