Press release
Vantiva Announces Appointment of Rob Wipper
at the head of its Logistics Solutions division
Rob Wipper becomes Executive Director of the Vantiva division which includes all logistics activities, records, DVDs, vinyl and micro-fluids
Paris – August 2, 2023 –
Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), formerly known as Technicolor, a global technology leader in ultra-broadband connectivity, present in 20 countries, with more than 5,300 employees worldwide, announces on Wednesday the appointment of Rob Wipper as Executive Director of its Logistics Solutions division.
Rob Wipper has spent over 25 years of his career in high-volume, high-intensity manufacturing and logistics operations. He was previously Executive Director of Logistics Solutions Operations for Vantiva in North America.
“Rob is an expert in organizational transformation and an experienced leader,”
explains Luis Martinez-Amago, CEO of Vantiva. ”
He cemented his reputation within the company as a visionary leader, leveraging his expertise and strategic acumen to capitalize on Vantiva Logistics Solutions industry know-how and its application to benefit new business opportunities. Rob is a passionate advocate for long-term customer relationships, while driving internal initiatives that empower employees, encourage collaboration and create opportunities for professional growth. »
Solutions Logistiques brings together the activities of manufacturing records (CDs, DVDs, vinyls) and the supply chain. Vantiva has decades of expertise in the manufacturing, logistics and distribution of high precision products. The division notably provides services for major Entertainment companies: Disney, Universal, Sony and Paramount, among others.
Over the decades, Vantiva has developed strong and recognized logistics expertise, both for its upstream supply and for the service of its downstream customers. In a global context of fluctuating supply, this expertise is a solid asset for Vantiva.
Among the cutting-edge know-how developed by the Logistics Solutions division for optical discs, Vantiva has also built up strong expertise in micro-fluidics (a technique for handling fluids on a micro- or nanometric scale, which may include magnetic components or optics for example).
Rob Wipper will be based in Memphis, Tennessee (USA). He will replace Bruno Roqueplo, who served as interim Executive Director of the division. Bruno Roqueplo will remain with the Logistics Solutions team until the end of 2023, as Strategic Advisor to Rob Wipper. Vantiva applauds his contribution to preparing Logistics Solutions for continued growth and profitability.
“We are confident that, under Rob’s leadership, we will continue on the path of business transformation and success,”
concludes Luis Martinez-Amago.
About Vantiva
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Vantiva shares are admitted to trading on the regulated market of Euronext Paris (VANTI).
Vantiva, formerly known as Technicolor, is headquartered in Paris, France. An independent company, it is a global technology leader in the design, development and delivery of innovative products and solutions that connect consumers around the world to the content and services they love – whether at home, at work or in other smart spaces. Vantiva has also built a solid reputation for optimizing supply chain performance by leveraging decades of expertise in high-precision manufacturing, logistics, order fulfillment and distribution. Present in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA, Vantiva is recognized as a strategic partner by leading companies in various industries, including telecom operators, software publishers and video game creators, and has been for more than 25 years. The group’s relationship with the film and entertainment industry goes back more than 100 years, thanks to the provision of global solutions to its customers.
Vantiva is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and sustainability in all aspects of its business.
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