Wincor Nixdorf names new U.S. CEO

Published: 3 September 2008 y., Wednesday

 

Wincor Nixdorf International has named Patrick Wright its new chief executive officer for the U.S. division.
 
Wright, a former senior executive with JPMorgan Chase & Co., has been brought in to direct the company’s continued push for aggressive growth in banking, retail and service throughout the United States. 
 
According to a news release, Wright’s appointment is part of the Paderborn, Germany-based company’s long-term plan to remain committed to the U.S. market.  Less than two years ago, Wincor Nixdorf was doing business with one of the top 25 U.S. financial institutions. Today, Wincor Nixdorf has contracts or is in trials with nine of the top 25 U.S. banks. 
 
As Europe’s No. 1 provider of programmable POS systems for retail, the company is striving to extend its customer base in the U.S. retail industry with emphasis on checkout systems, cash management and software solutions for leading retailers. This week, Wincor Nixdorf is hosting a retail forum in New York that is expected to highlight the company’s ongoing mission to grow its U.S. retail presence.
 
“Among Wincor Nixdorf’s primary objectives is our continued acquisition of market share in the vital U.S. market,” said Javier López-Bartolomé, senior vice president of the Americas for Wincor Nixdorf.  “Given Patrick’s direct industry expertise and proven business acumen, we are confident that his appointment to this key leadership position will accelerate our success.” 
 
Wright, 41, is a native of Midland, Texas, who holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Texas at Arlington.

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