ISHIDA Europe has promoted Nick Garrett to the role of director of sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Nick brings more than 30 years’ experience of sales and operational leadership to the position. He joined Ishida in May 2022 as general manager, projects EMEA. Prior to that, he held senior global sales roles at Emerson Process Automation.
In his new role, Nick will be tasked with leading Ishida Europe’s EMEA sales strategy, strengthening customer partnerships, and supporting the rollout of new solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce cost and waste, and increase packing line productivity for both food and non‑food manufacturers.
Nick Garrett said, “I’m delighted to take on this role at such an important time for Ishida Europe. Our customers are facing increasing pressure to optimise operations, improve quality and reduce cost, and Ishida is uniquely positioned to help meet these challenges. I look forward to working with our customers and partners to deliver even greater value across the region.”
Takayo Motegi, MD of Ishida Europe, added, “Nick’s promotion reflects both his strong leadership and the confidence we have in his ability to drive our commercial strategy across EMEA. His experience in global business development and leading geographically dispersed teams will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence and support customers with innovative, reliable and sustainable solutions.”
