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Radius Solutions' Management Team has extensive experience in software and in working with the packaging and printing industries.
David TaylorPresident and Chief Executive Officer
David Taylor is responsible for all global strategy, communications and business development of Radius Solutions. He brings more than 18 years of professional and managerial experience in software applications and the packaging and printing industry.
Mr. Taylor is an active contributor in many industry associations, including the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) and Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). Mr. Taylor has been quoted in a number of publications such as Flexible Packaging, PackagePrinting, Paperboard Packaging, Flexo and Folding Carton Industry Magazines.
Prior to joining Radius Solutions in 1997, Mr. Taylor ran a division for a software tools development company. Mr. Taylor has a degree in Computer Science and an MBA from Cranfield University.
Lawrence Bland
Chief Financial Officer
Lawrence Bland is responsible for all financial, human capital and administrative operations of Radius Solutions. His focus includes optimizing operational efficiency, ensuring business control, and cultivating workforce and work environment excellence at Radius Solutions.
Over the last 20 years Mr. Bland has operated in a number of Senior Management roles at Radius Solutions including Group Financial Director (CFO) of Radius plc. -- a publicly traded corporation on the UK stock exchange.
Mr. Bland has a degree in finance, is a chartered accountant and has an MBA from Cranfield University.
Paul Bengtson
Vice President of Sales, North America
Paul Bengtson is responsible for leading Radius Solutions' sales in the North America operation through a customer-focused approach and new account acquisition. Mr. Bengtson joined Radius Solutions in 2006, and brings more than 13 years of software sales and management experience in the packaging and print industry.
Before joining Radius Solutions, Mr. Bengtson was Vice President of Strategic Accounts with Artwork Systems North America. Prior to that, he spent 10 years in project leadership and database development roles for Ace Hardware Corporation. Paul's extensive industry knowledge combined with his technical background gives him a unique and insightful understanding of his customers' needs and capabilities.
Mr. Bengtson has a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Iowa and an MBA with MIS emphasis from Benedictine University.
Paul Devonald
Global Product Manager, PECAS Vision
Paul Devonald is responsible for the global development, technology, industry specific solutions and development groups for the PECAS Vision application. As such he is responsible to ensure that PECAS Vision provides the leading benefits, technology, and functionality for its served markets.
Mr. Devonald joined the company in 1994 when Radius Solutions acquired Avalon Systems, where he was a Software Services Manager. Since then he has spent more than 10 years working with the PECAS Vision application in various management roles, including Chairman of the product development committee.
Prior to his software industry experience, Mr. Devonald held management roles in the Printing and Packaging industry working with journal and book printing, binding, folding cartons and flexible packaging manufacturing. His experience includes; production management, MRP (Materials Resource Planning), warehousing, outsourcing, shipping, plate making and IT management.
Mr. Devonald has a degree in Management Studies.
Kevin Blakey
Global Head of Services Support Center
Kevin Blakey is responsible for Radius Solutions' global professional services support center. As such he manages best practices, product documentation, training, advice and all professional services support related needs, to ensure that each Radius Solutions Consultant has the training and access to critical information to provide outstanding service to clients.
Mr. Blakey joined Radius Solutions in 1998 as a Consultant and has led projects for Radius Solutions in North America, Europe and Asia. Before joining Radius Solutions, Mr. Blakey worked in production management and IT management roles in several printing and packaging companies. Mr. Blakey has over 20 years of IT, Solutions and Printing and Packaging industry experience.
He holds an HND in Printing from Nottingham Trent University in England and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from Leicester University.
David Moore
Head of European Customer Services
David Moore is responsible for all customer service and support functions including; scheduling of software development, problem resolution, hardware installations and upgrades for the European Operations of Radius Solutions.
Mr. Moore began his career by joining Radius Solutions in 1979 as a software developer trainee. Throughout the years he has held a number of different management roles within the organization in areas including; Development, Support, Account Management, General Management, and as part of the acquisitions group.
With more than twenty five years of technology experience within the printing and packaging industries, he has been instrumental in providing input into all generations of the PECAS product.
Mr. Moore holds a degree in Computer Science and Applied Physics from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Gill Mergl
Head of North America Operations
Gill Mergl is responsible for all customer service and support functions including; scheduling of software development, problem resolution and upgrades for the North American Operations of Radius Solutions.
Ms. Mergl joined Radius Solutions in 1997 and has held senior management roles in both operations and projects. She was instrumental in the evolution of the software development and support group for the North American Market.
Prior to joining Radius Solutions, Ms. Mergl was the Vice President of a systems integration company where she was responsible for solutions, consultancy and development for clients including leading printing companies and major retail chains in the UK and Europe. Ms. Mergl has a background in software development and has worked in a number of software and project management roles in telecommunications and print-related companies in the UK and US including Crosfield Electronics.
Ms. Mergl holds a BSc from Nottingham University in the UK.
John Erickson
Head of Projects, North America
John Erickson is responsible for all projects and consulting staff, including; software implementations, upgrades, training, and ongoing consulting support for North American customers.
John joined Radius Solutions in 2003 as a Senior Project Manager, before assuming his current role at the company in 2005. Prior to Radius Solutions, John spent over 20 years in the software and consulting industries, including project management positions with JD Edwards, SSA, Coopers & Lybrand, and Price Waterhouse.
Mr. Erickson holds BA from Western Michigan University and an MBA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
John Taylor
Global Commercial & Accounting Manager
John Taylor is responsible for the finance function and provision of accounting information for both internal and external purposes for the European and American operations of Radius Solutions.
Prior to joining the company in 1987, Mr. Taylor worked for the Sheffield based Henry Boot Construction Group, primarily in their Railway Engineering division, where he progressed from trainee cost accountant to management accountant. His time there also included a one year secondment to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where Henry Boot was engaged in a joint venture building the new zoological gardens complex for the municipality.
Mr. Taylor has a degree in Geography from the University of Sheffield and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).