HP’s Robert Mesaros (Credit: Reseller News)
Robert Mesaros, the Managing Director of HP’s South Pacific division, is leaving to become the head of the OEM’s 3D printing section in APJ (Asia Pacific and Japan.)
Announcing the news on LinkedIn, Mesaros thanked colleagues and partners, and spoke of the “incredible opportunity and privilege” of his outgoing position, according to Reseller News.
“As much as I am looking forward to this next challenge, the decision to move on from my role leading HP South Pacific was far from easy,” said Mesaros. “The last six years at HP have been my most memorable. Back in 2012, I was asked to assemble and lead a newly formed business unit as Vice President and General Manager: Printing and Personal Systems (PPS). Three years later, with separation, I was given the incredible opportunity and privilege of leading South Pacific (Australia and New Zealand) for HP Inc.”
He added: “To run my home sub-region has been a dream come true; a career highlight and an incredible honour.”
Prior to that role, Mesaros has been with HP since 2010, in a range of positions that included Vice President and General Manager of the OEM’s Printing and personal Systems group in the South Pacific region, between 2012 and 2015.
On leaving, Mesaros praised the innovation and forward-direction of the company, claiming it had inspired “a print renaissance.”
“In the last year alone,” he declared, “we became known for our premium and gaming ranges; our Samsung acquisition and entry into the A3 market; introducing 3D printing to APJ; leading end point security; and inspiring a print renaissance through game-changing devices like the Sprocket. We have pushed the business forward by investing in our customers, partners, people and brand, leveraging HP’s most innovative product line-up ever.”
Mesaros will be replaced by Paul Gracey, who moves from being HP South Pacific’s Printing Systems Director to become Interim Managing Director, whilst a permanent replacement is found. Gracey’s tenure begins at the start of May, and Mesaros had kind words for his successor.
“The business is in very good hands,” he said.
