GRAND RAPIDS, MI – X-Rite, Inc., a Danaher Corp. company, announced that Ron Voigt has been named President of the operating company. Related to this announcement, Tom Vacchiano announced his retirement as President of X-Rite, effective March 1, 2013. To facilitate a smooth leadership transition, Vacchiano will immediately take on an advisory role.
“Over the last several years, X-Rite and its subsidiary Pantone have become high-performing businesses and global leaders in our industry. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as part of this team, and now is the right moment for me to pursue a new course and let X-Rite grow with new leadership,” said Vacchiano. “I’m confident that Ron Voigt will help X-Rite remain a global industry leader, realize its full growth potential, and continue to deliver quality color science and technology products that meet the needs of current and future customers.”