Management Team
Didier Gombert
Chief executive officer
A company co-founder, Didier Gombert graduated from Université de Montréal with an Engineering degree. He pursued his programming career developing typographic production software using the emergent PostScript® programming language and was soon a division manager for a major printer manufacturer. Mr. Gombert participated i n the development of the first versions of PlanetPress for Windows® and participated for several years to the R&D effort. Mr. Gombert now focuses on worldwide management as Objectif Lune's growth continues at a blistering pace.
Stuart Drysdale
Managing Director, Objectif Lune Asia Pty
Stuart Drysdale studied Business (Marketing) at the University of South Australia and is a Fellow of the Australia Institute of Company Directors. His background and prior position as an MD & President, for a leader in the printing industry, made him the ideal candidate for developing Objectif Lune Asia. His experience in business development and customer service, his knowledge of the industry and dedication to duty make him a key driving force behind the expansion and integration of Objectif Lune’s solutions portfolio into Asia.
Ronald Helmerhorst
Managing Director, Objectif Lune Benelux
Ronald Helmerhorst is managing director and founder of Objectif Lune Benelux. Mr. Helmerhorst has a
degree in Electronics and held senior technical positions before moving to sales as International Sales
Director of an American printer manufacturer for EMEA, and than as Sales and Marketing Director for
the Netherlands with a Japanese multi-billion dollar company. Working more than 15 years in the hard-copy
industry provided the base ingredients to be the first PlanetPress Suite distributor on the European
main-land back in 2002. His role as managing director requires him to oversee the day-to-day operations
of the growing team in the Benelux and set the strategic path for the future.
Benjamin Waechter
Managing Director, O.L. France, SASU
Holder of a Master’s degree in Social and Economics Sciences,Benjamin Waechter has more than 10 years business experience in Information Technology. After beginning his career in the field of Economics, Mr. Waechter founded two IT Solutions companies, before joining the OL France team where he rapidly held the position of National Manager. His technical knowledge, his leadership qualities and his in-depth understanding of the French market make Mr. Waechter a precious asset for the development and management of OL France.
Rüdiger-Ernst Knebel
Managing Director, Prout Software
Mr. Knebel began in the IT industry 25 years ago and was early on working in the world of documents
processes. He first started in a company that developed intelligent print interfaces. Mr Knebel then
moved to the industry of print and output management and worked with PROUT Software GmbH for 10 years
where he was appointed Managing Director. His expertise of the document management and output solutions
and his strive for continuous innovation allows Prout Software GmbH to remain a German leader in its
field.
Yoji Kawai
President, Objectif Lune KK (Japan)
Yoji (Jay) Kawai has over 20 years in the digital printing industry, with a strong background in managing
the full scope of operations for printer hardware manufacturing, sales, marketing and technical support. As Mr.
Kawai sees it, the growth potential for the digital printing industry is with software, which is why in October 2001,
after two decades in the hardware business, he founded Objectif Lune KK.
Colin Casey
President, Objectif Lune UK Ltd.
Colin Casey leads the effort to get the word out on PlanetPress Suite in the UK. Previously, he held senior
technical positions for printer manufacturers. By understanding the hardware infrastructures that our customers
already have in place, he allows them to make informed purchasing decisions and quickly get PlanetPress Suite
up-and-running and to full potential for their operations. Mr. Casey helps them to make the most of their investment.
Howard Silverstein
President, Objectif Lune, LLC (USA)
Howard Silverstein is the founder of Objectif Lune, LLC. Prior to this, he owned and operated a regional distributorship
of impact and non-impact printers. Mr. Silverstein's role as president requires him to actively educate the sales channel
for the US market, initiate and build on strategic partnerships with printer manufacturers and other software developers,
and lead the US effort to inform ongoing product development based on customer feedback.