Marketing solutions provider appoints Joris van Stiphout to grow European client base

Greater Manchester, UK, 27th October 2011 – Marketing solutions provider, APS Group has strengthened its commitment to growth in Europe, first seen with its acquisition of Dutch company Relate4U in 2010. Following a series of significant customer wins in Europe during 2011, APS Group has appointed Joris van Stiphout as European business development director to further develop the company’s offering across the region.

Working alongside the management teams in the UK and The Netherlands, van Stiphout will be responsible for developing APS’s existing European client base from its Eindhoven office, which represents the largest print management hub in Europe.

Joris brings a strong background in marketing, print management and procurement to APS, having worked both client- and agency-side throughout his career.  His most recent role involved shaping the European offering for an international print management company, growing sales and implementing local operations. His skills and experience will help drive APS’s  expansion in the European market.

“This is a great time to be joining APS,” said van Stiphout. “Since the acquisition of Relate4U, the company is able to give clients local teams that understand each individual territory.  I’m looking forward to expanding the company’s reach from the central hub and showing our clients how we can deliver value, brand consistency and innovation.”

“We are delighted to welcome Joris to help develop our expanding European client base,” said John Holmes, Director of Client Solutions, APS.  “His insight and experience of the market will be a great addition to the team and puts us in the right place to achieve our growth targets and further establish our services in the region.”