Trimco Group names Ricardo Lobo as Group CEO, Domino strengthens Asia presence with new distribution head

CHINA — The global packaging and printing industry has seen two key leadership appointments this week, with Trimco Group naming Ricardo Lobo as its new Group CEO and Domino Printing Sciences appointing James Yew as head of distribution for digital printing in Asia.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Trimco Group supplies branding, traceability, and compliance technology to international apparel brands and retailers.

The company has expanded rapidly in recent years, completing three major acquisitions in North America, entering Africa and Latin America, and investing in new product lines such as ProductDNA, RFID solutions, and sustainable hangers.

Incoming CEO Ricardo Lobo brings deep industry expertise, having most recently led Beontag, where he drove its transformation into a global supplier of smart labels and RFID technology.

In a statement, the Trimco board of directors welcomed Lobo, noting his proven track record in building world-class solutions and fostering innovation.

The board also thanked outgoing CEO Amy Wan, who will transition to chief product officer, focusing on advancing Trimco’s design and product development strategy.

Reflecting on his new role, Lobo said, “Trimco is an Asian success story: a regional champion that is now a global player, with a presence in 27 countries.

“We will continue to deliver exceptional value and service to our customers while building on a strong foundation of innovation and collaboration.”

Trimco’s growth is backed by Brookfield, which acquired the company in 2022 and continues to support its long-term expansion.

Domino strengthens Asian distribution

Meanwhile, UK-based Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) announced the appointment of James Yew as head of distribution – digital printing, Asia.

Yew will focus on strengthening distributor partnerships, expanding Domino’s presence, and supporting label and packaging producers across the fast-growing Southeast Asian market.

Yew, who brings over 25 years of experience in digital labels, flexible packaging, and commercial printing, previously held senior leadership roles at HP Indigo and PageWide Industrial, managing operations across Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Mark Herrtage, Asia business development director at Domino Digital Printing, said, “Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for printed labels. James’s experience, local knowledge, and multilingual skills will be vital in building deeper relationships and driving growth in the region.”

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