New president, Asia-Pacific, at Lectra
France-based CAD/CAM provider Lectra has appointed Robert Agnes president of Lectra Asia-Pacific, which covers Greater China, Japan, India, Southeast Asian countries, Singapore, the Philippines, and Australia.
He will be based in Shanghai, China and will report directly to Lectra CEO Daniel Harari.
Prior to joining Lectra, Mr Agnes spent 21 years at US-based Tektronix, which provides test, measurement and monitoring equipment. His most recent role at the company was vice president of strategic initiatives.
The Asia-Pacific region generated 18% of the company’s total revenues in 2006, “Within the region, the fashion, automotive, and furniture markets are undergoing rapid transformation in order to supply growing domestic and export demands,” said Mr Harari.
Mr Agnes replaces Jean-Luc Aubert who has stepped down after 17 years with the company.
