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Transformation champion new Heidelberg chairman
The world’s biggest press manufacturer Heidelberg has a new chair of its supervisory
board, Dr Martin Sonnenschein, who comes from a background of digital transformation – and is the first Heidelberg chair to wear no tie in his official photo.
Major German companies have two boards: the management board, responsible for the day to day running of the business; and the supervisory board, to which the management board looks for advice and guidance.
Dr Sonnenschein has exactly the background that Heidelberg wants in its push to digital transformation.
He is partner and MD of the management consultancy AT Kearney, responsible for some of the most important clients in industry and services across Europe. In recent years, he
has successfully implemented
Ball & Doggett drives Iracing partnership
Foxcil sends cheer to remote schools with care packages
large digital transformation programs and industrial growth and innovation projects around the world, focusing on operational improvements and new business models.
The Karlsruhe graduate industrial engineer has also held management positions at Daimler-Benz and at ThyssenKrupp. 21
Transformation: Dr Martin Sonnenschein, new chairman of Heidelberg Supervisory Board
Foxcil, a leading trade print supplier of labels and flexibles, has been quietly surprising small
remote schools across Australia with Foxcil Care Packages.
Carl Butchard, general manager at Foxcil explained, “We really wanted to show leadership around corporate responsibility and social justice, but given we are only a small manufacturing company based in Sydney, and that we don’t have lots of spare cash, we wanted to give back to the Australian community in a way that would be felt directly.
“Each month, staff members here at Foxcil are invited to bring to work something for
a Care Package. It may be something their kids haven’t used in a while, a book, clothing, or a toy – something that may
be appreciated by someone else. We hope that these items may be reused or reloved or just enjoyed by some children and teachers in Australia’s remote communities.
“Each month we choose a small remote school in outback Australia, usually with around 10 children or less, and only one or two teachers,” he said.
Foxcil also purchases new items for each care package, including such things as colouring pens, exercise books, and stationery, as well as some treats for the staff. Prepress manager Miah Fraser is the person who co-ordinates all
this, and helps bring all the items together. Foxcil then arranges and pays to ship the parcel across Australia to the school – unannounced.
“The concept is close to
Miro Williams, the Foxcil
sales manager, who grew
up in remote Australia, and understands how removed from Australian society someone in our remote communities can feel,” said Butchard.
Roger Kirwan, managing director of the Brookvale-based business says, “I am really proud of this initiative and
for the guys embracing the concept. We agreed we wanted to do something tangible
and real, that will hopefully brighten someone’s day and restore some faith in human nature. What better than a random act of kindness?
“We sincerely hope that this small gesture can make both teachers and students feel less isolated, and reaffirm that they all are a valued part of the Australian community.”
The programme started
just over three months ago, and Foxcil says it has already received thanks and gratitude from the first schools to which it has sent packages. Kirwan says, “It has been heart- warming to all our staff.” 21
Spreading cheer to regional schools: Roger Kirwan (left) and Miro Williams, Foxcil
rwin Racing’s Team 18 fastest growing segment in its has partnered with Ball & portfolio. According to Leigh Doggett for the supply of Hooper, national manager Avery Dennison films to for Display & Visual at Ball &
wrap its Supercars. Doggett, the sponsorship with
The deal for Avery Dennison Digital Cast Films will enable the substrate supplier to promote its Display & Visual range, which it says is the
Irwin Racing has come at the right time for the company. “We are proud to partner
with such an exciting team,” said Hooper. 21
Partnership: Ball & Doggett with Irwin Racing Team 18
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