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Senior Leadership Announced

Friedrichsdorf, Germany – February 18, 2020 – Maxon, the developers of professional 3D software solutions and Red Giant, creators of unique tools for editors, VFX artists, and motion designers, are pleased to announce the completion of all financial and regulatory agreements required to complete their merger. Additionally, key appointments in executive leadership have been revealed.

“After months of planning and hard work, we’re proud to announce the merger of our two companies is officially completed,” stated David McGavran, CEO. “We are excited to begin our partnership with Red Giant which shares with us a great tradition of outstanding products, innovation and superior customer experience. Our newly formed and seasoned executive team is thrilled to start integrating the talented teams and processes of both companies.” 

The new executive team includes leaders from both Maxon and Red Giant, making this a true fusion of the two companies. Together they are expected to bring remarkable synergies across all areas that will result in greater reach, product innovation and customer service. Also, later this year Enrique Glas, who currently serves as Vice President Corporate Finance and Controlling with Nemetschek, will be joining the executive team to bring best of class leadership to the finance department. 

Executive Team Appointments
\u200b The leadership team assuming new or expanded roles at Maxon will be directly reporting to McGavran, and include:

Chad Bechert, Chief Strategy Officer and Member of Advisory Board 
\u200bPhilip Losch, Chief Technology Officer 
\u200bStu Maschwitz, Chief Creative Officer 
\u200bEnrique Glas, Chief Financial Officer 
\u200bGesa Häfner, Global Head of Employee Experience and Legal 
\u200bRobert Sharp, Global Head of Sales 
\u200bPaul Babb, Global Head of Community and Customer Experience 
\u200bAharon Rabinowitz, Global Head of Digital Experience 
\u200bKaren Gauthier, Global Head of Products 
\u200bOzlem Zaimoglu Akinbosoye, Global Head of Operations 
\u200bNicolas Burtnyk - CEO Redshift 

Information and bios of the executive team are available on the Maxon website Leadership page.

Maxon and Red Giant product and sales information is presently available from each company’s website.

All trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Press Contact for Maxon 
\u200b Vicky Gray-Clark 
\u200b Ambient PR 
\u200b vicky@ambientpr.com 
\u200b 408-318-1980 

Press Contact for Red Giant 
\u200b Megan Linebarger 
\u200b Zazil Media Group 
\u200b megan@zazilmediagroup.com 
\u200b 617-480-3674 

Additional information on Maxon can be obtained as follows:
\u200bWebsite
\u200bFacebook
\u200bTwitter
\u200bYouTube Instagram
\u200bLinkedIn
\u200bMaxon Showreel

Additional information on Red Giant can be obtained as follows:
\u200bWebsite
\u200bFacebook
\u200bTwitter
\u200bYouTube
\u200bInstagram
\u200bLinkedIn

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\n Ulrike Beringer\n Senior Director Group Communications & Corporate Responsibility\n \n
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\n Stefanie Zimmermann\n Senior VP Corporate Communication & Investor Relations\n \n
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