Younger Quadracci Takes New Exec Role

SUSSEX, WI—Joel Quadracci, the son of Quad/Graphics founder Harry V. Quadracci, has been elevated to the roles of president and COO at the nation's largest privately held commercial printer. Thomas Quadracci, formerly president and CEO, has been appointed chairman and CEO. The moves became effective January 1.

Joel Quadracci, formerly vice president of sales and administration, joined Quad/Graphics in 1991. He has been a member of the company's board of directors since 2003.

The younger Quadracci will have full responsibility for day-to-day operations and will be involved in the long-term strategic development of the company, particularly from a print operations perspective.

"I'm pleased to broaden my leadership role at Quad/Graphics and build on my father's dream," he says. "My father founded Quad/Graphics on honesty, integrity and trust, and I will continue to advance those values as our company's next president.

"Furthermore, we will continue our tradition of, and commitment to, having the most modern, advanced printing platform in the industry."