EFI Establishes Guy Gecht Scholarship with PGSF
October 15 2018 - 8:30AM
New annual award for graphics communications
students created in honor of Electronics For Imaging’s outgoing
CEO
Print’s next generation of talent will have added support in
reaching their goals, thanks to a new Print and Graphics
Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) award created in honor of visionary
print technology executive and industry leader Guy Gecht. The
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFII) senior leadership team
approved the creation of the PGSF Guy Gecht scholarship to
commemorate Gecht’s outstanding legacy of leadership and innovation
as EFI’s CEO.
After serving nearly 19 years as the company's leader, Gecht is
stepping down as CEO as of October 15.
“Guy is the rare visionary who has the ability to drive
innovation, change direction when needed, and find new ways to
create business success. In his time with EFI, he also showed
extraordinary skill in inspiring and empowering those working for
him to succeed and lead,” said EFI Chief Financial Officer Marc
Olin. “Establishing this scholarship in Guy’s name is a fitting
tribute to him and will encourage and support promising students
destined to be future leaders and innovators in print.”
“PGSF has had the opportunity to work with EFI on many
educational initiatives over the years, and several PGSF
scholarship recipients have gone on to continue their careers at
EFI,” said John Berthelsen, PGSF’s vice president of development.
“We are excited that the company has chosen to help continue
creating opportunities for deserving students with this new
scholarship, as well as providing a permanent endowment honoring
one of print’s most respected CEOs.”
The new scholarship will present up to $2000 annually to a
student studying in a graphics communications program at a
technical school, college or university within the United States.
PGSF, which works with donors and sponsors to help build the future
workforce of the industry, will manage application judging, with
the first scholarship award scheduled to be presented for the
2019-20 school year. Students interested in applying for the
scholarship online can do so at www.pgsf.org. The deadline for
applications is March 1.
Supply chain partners, companies and individuals can contribute
to the endowment by making direct contributions to PGSF in Gecht’s
name by visiting www.pgsf.org as well.
About PGSFThe Print and Graphics Scholarship
Foundation is a not for profit, private, industry directed
organization that dispenses technical and college scholarships and
assistance to talented youth interested in graphic communication
careers. The mission of PGSF is to promote the graphics industry as
a career choice for young people, and then to support them through
their education process. In 2018, more than 200 students were
provided with support totaling over $500,000.
About EFI
EFI™ is a global technology company,
based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide
transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate
about fueling customer success with products that increase
competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop
breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage,
packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalized documents,
with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a
comprehensive business and production workflow suite that
transforms and streamlines the entire production process.
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