Kevin Howes

About Kevin Howes

With over three decades in advanced printing technologies, I’ve led transformation from the boardroom to the production floor, where innovation meets execution.At ICI Imagedata, I helped lead a North American turnaround—pioneering coated film solutions across digital imaging, printable electronics, and personalized 3D decoration. Trusted by international partners, I was recognized for navigating business challenges with strategic insight and strong commercial leadership. At Delphax Technologies, I drove global expansion in high-speed digital inkjet solutions, deepened OEM partnerships, and improved customer experience through evolving market cycles. As one of my most entrepreneurial efforts, I led the North American market launch of the Vortex brand—developing strategic sales plans, building dealer networks, and delivering $1M in first-year sales for wide and narrow format systems in flexographic, label, and graphics markets.At the Reprographic Services Association, I shifted focus to collaborative industry leadership—driving vendor growth, expanding member programs, and modernizing digital operations.Across every chapter, my motivation has remained constant: build trust, deliver outcomes, and mentor the next generation of leaders.Now retired from day-to-day operations, I remain engaged and open to board appointments, advisory roles, and purposeful collaboration, where legacy experience can help shape what’s next.

Experience

1. Business Development -large Format

   Distribution Management - Print & Imaging Wholesale

   Dec 2025 — Present · US

   Business Development & Sales EnablementOEM Vendor Relations & Strategic PartnershipsTraining & EnablementResource Strategy & Team DevelopmentStrategic Planning & Support go-to-market strategy, pricing models, and promotional planning

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  B.A., political science

• The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School

  M.A.S., Management

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Turnaround Situations
• Direct Sales
• Crm
• Supply Chain
• Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sales Management
• Velocity
• International Business
• Leadership
• Product Management
• Channel Partners
• Product Marketing
• Marketing
• International Sales
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Strategic Planning
• Turn Around Management
• Digital Printing
• Licensing
• Sales Operations
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Inkjet
• Sales
• Training
• Product Development
• New Business Development
• B2b
• Contract Negotiations
• Licensing Agreements
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Budgets
• Solution Selling
• Account Management
• Key Account Management