Business | Talking Point
talks to... Daniel Sunderland,
FESPA’s 19th president was sworn into offi ce in May 2025 at the FESPA Global Print Expo. We catch up with Daniel Sunderland to fi nd out more about the man himself and how the fi rst six months of his presidency have gone.
When and where did you get your start in the industry? What is your background?
I’m a second-generation printer and I started working in the industry at the age of 14. At my father’s company, I went through every position – from ink production to machine operation to colour separation. After fi nishing high school, I studied accounting and worked as an accountant for several major companies, including PwC and Danone. I later earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Although I pursued a career outside the printing industry for some time, I was never fully disconnected from it. Eventually, the right moment came for me to return to printing – something I’ve always loved and truly enjoy. I’ve now been working full-time in the printing industry for over
30 years.
How long have you been involved with FESPA and in what capacity?
As the son of a printer who was deeply involved in the industry, I had the opportunity to engage with founding members of FESPA from a young age. I’ve attended every FESPA show in Mexico since its fi rst edition in 2008, and will also be attending this year’s event. As an active member of my local printing association in Mexico (CANAGRAF), I was given the responsibility of expanding our international network. I strongly believe that the best way to achieve this is by joining the largest global printing community – FESPA – which includes a network of over 50 national associations, not to mention countless individual members through FESPA Connect in many other countries. It was an honour to support CANAGRAF to become an Associate Member of FESPA 10 years ago. Since then, I’ve done
my best to support the printing industry and the printers within our network in every way I can.
How did it feel to be sworn in as FESPA’s 19th president earlier this year? Being sworn in as FESPA president was a moment of great pride for me. It’s a tremendous honour, but also a signifi cant responsibility. The term is relatively short and although we have an incredible team – from my fellow board members to the dedicated and talented FESPA staff – there is still a great deal to accomplish.
What did the fi rst six months of your presidency entail? What have you done? All FESPA presidents have previously served on the FESPA Board prior to their presidency. This ensures that, when a new president begins their term, they are already familiar with the planning and direction of the previous leadership. As a result, there is continuity in the organisation’s strategy and initiatives. That said, it is also the responsibility of each new president to contribute their own ideas and enhance existing plans. In this regard, the entire team – including the board, the associations, the FESPA staff and myself – has been working hard to support our member associations in attracting more printing companies to join our global community. The fi rst six months of the presidency are crucial for defi ning and launching the future vision of FESPA. It’s during this time that we prepare the roadmap for the years ahead. Needless to say, it’s been a very busy and productive few months.
What plans and intentions have you got in store for the future of FESPA during your presidency? My goal is to strengthen the infl uence of our local associations
AQUAFUZ & TRITON
24 | February/March 2025
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