Stratasys Elevates Customer Service and Operations, Welcoming a New COO

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Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) appoints Amir Kleiner as Chief Operating Officer to strengthen the connection between Customer Success and Operations and Supply Chain divisions. Kleiner, a 12-year veteran, will lead Global Operations, MIS, Quality, and Customer Success teams.

Appointment of Amir Kleiner will strengthen the connection between the Customer Success organization and the Operations and Supply Chain divisions

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced the appointment of Amir Kleiner as Chief Operating Officer. The 12-year Stratasys veteran will lead the company’s Global Operations, MIS, and Quality team, while continuing to manage the Customer Success team. The appointment is set to strengthen the connection between the Customer Success organization and the Operations and Supply Chain divisions.

Amir Kleiner, Chief Operating Officer, Stratasys (Photo: Business Wire)

Kleiner has served in numerous leadership positions during his Stratasys career. Previously, he served as VP of Global Operations, and for the past three and a half years as the Global VP of Customer Success, where he led improvements in customer experience and oversaw an increase in revenues from services to all-time highs.

“This is an opportunity to structurally connect our Customer Success with our operations and supply chain infrastructures, elevating our offering and addressing our customers’ production needs end-to end,” said Kleiner. “We are focused on our ‘Customer First’ principle and values, putting our customers in the center of everything we do.”

Kleiner will succeed Yossi Azarzar who is stepping down to pursue family interests. He has been pivotal in leading our Global Operations, Quality, Facilities & Real Estate and MIS teams, preparing the company in its transition to providing manufacturing-grade solutions. A gradual handover of responsibilities will begin immediately.

“Following a significant tenure in the field, Amir brings a customer perspective to our operations, strategically, across data security, e-commerce, quality, product risk assessment and physical asset management, to leverage our manufacturing and operations to the benefit of our global installed base,” noted Dr. Yoav Zeif, Stratasys CEO. “I want to thank Yossi for his leadership and hard work driving our operations improvements during a critical period in the company’s transformation and wish him the best of luck moving forward.”

About Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

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Stratasys Corporate & North America:

Chris Reese

chris.reese@stratasys.com

651-357-0877

Stratasys Corporate & Israel:

Erik Snider

erik.snider@stratasys.com

+972 52 400 9610

Investor relations:

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+972 74 745 4919

Source: Stratasys Ltd.

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Operating Officer appointed by Stratasys ?

Amir Kleiner has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer by Stratasys

What will Amir Kleiner's role entail at Stratasys?

Amir Kleiner will lead the Global Operations, MIS, Quality, and Customer Success teams at Stratasys.

What is the connection that Amir Kleiner aims to strengthen?

Amir Kleiner aims to strengthen the connection between the Customer Success organization and the Operations and Supply Chain divisions at Stratasys.

Who is Amir Kleiner succeeding in his new role?

Amir Kleiner is succeeding Yossi Azarzar in his new role as Chief Operating Officer.

What improvements did Amir Kleiner lead in his previous role?

In his previous role as Global VP of Customer Success, Amir Kleiner led improvements in customer experience and oversaw an increase in revenues from services to all-time highs.