As part of the company’s strategic international growth plan, MPS has appointed Aakon Schüssel as sales and marketing director, who brings first-hand knowledge of leading and developing companies. 

In addition to 15 years of senior executive experience in global business, from positions held with Dutch company Meyn Food Processing Technology BV, and worked abroad with his management of Meyn’s subsidiaries in China and Russia.

Mr Schüssel’s academic background includes Mechanical Engineering at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven, business study at Nijenrode University, a leadership programme at London Business School, and the INSEAD Asian International Executive Programme.

Wim van den Bosch, CEO of MPS commented, ‘We are pleased to welcome Aakon Schüssel to the MPS executive team as sales and marketing director. In line with our plan for continued global success, Aakon offers the ideal mix of business strategy knowledge, new business development, and international sales and marketing experience. I have previously worked with Aakon and look forward to his contributions at MPS.’

‘I am privileged to be joining the MPS organisation that has been built with a group of dynamic and dedicated individuals,’ said Mr Schüssel. ‘MPS is clearly a leading press manufacturer in the label and packaging industry with proven success world-wide. I look forward to working with the sales and marketing team in taking MPS to a new level.’