"I'm so thankful for this scholarship opportunity. My interests in publishing techniques, from the web to letterpress to photocopied self-published magazines, will be at the foreground of whatever graphic communications I create this coming year. This scholarship represents, for me, my commitment to staying abreast of innovative digital publishing tools while at the same time finding ways to underline the continued importance of the beautifully printed page in art and graphic design."
John Bylander, EDSF Scholarship Recipient
Board of Directors
Markus Witte
fm® was founded in 1964 by Franz Meyer who's initials gave the company's name. Starting as copier-cabinet supplier for former German copier market leader OLYMPIA, fm® has 40 years business and product expertise. The fm® Group of Companies today is specialized in engineering and developing highest quality printer stand / copier cabinet solutions for the world's leading manufacturers.
Dr. Markus Witte, M.Sc., joined FM Industries Group in 1998 as a National Sales Manager for office furniture and copier cabinets division. He is currently the Director Global Business and a Managing Partner in FM Industries USA and FM Industries Asia. Prior to FM Industries, Dr. Witte started his career with the 2nd largest German buying group for office supplies where he was promoted to Director of Marketing, Wholesale and Contract Suppliers.
In addition, Dr. Witte is a Board Member of Golfclub Am Meer, Germany and a Managing Director of Ammerland Golf Resort, Germany.
A graduate of the Russian Academy for State Service under the Aegis of the President of the Russian Federation, Dr. Witte received a Master of Science and PhD in Economics.
