# Frank Pennisi

> Frank Pennisi is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Product Officer of Electronics For Imaging (EFI), based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. An MIT- and Berkeley-trained engineer, he previously led Orora Packaging Solutions and held leadership roles at FLIR Systems, Honeywell and GE. He joined EFI in January 2023 after using its technology as a customer. In September 2026, EFI announced a proposed combination with Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions business.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer & Chief Product Officer at EFI
- **Organizations:** Electronics For Imaging (EFI), Orora Packaging Solutions / Orora North America, FLIR Systems, Honeywell, GE
- **Education:** Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
- **Known for:** Led FLIR’s Industrial Technologies business, described by Orora at his appointment as a $1.1 billion business., Led Orora’s North American business, which EFI credits with the largest share of Orora Group growth and profit in fiscal 2022., Brought direct customer experience of EFI Nozomi technology to the EFI CEO role.

## Career timeline

- **1992–1994** — Studied mechanical engineering at MIT, earning a master’s degree.
- **Before 2017** — Held engineering, logistics, operations and leadership roles at GE, followed by senior roles at Honeywell.
- **2017** — Joined FLIR Systems; became president of its Industrial business unit during the company’s reorganization.
- **2020-11** — Appointed president of Orora Packaging Solutions, succeeding Bernie Salvatore.
- **2023-01** — Appointed EFI CEO as Fiery became an independent company.
- **2024-01** — EFI and Agfa announced a technology partnership covering roll-to-roll and hybrid printing platforms.
- **2026-09** — EFI and Agfa announced an agreement to combine EFI with Agfa Digital Printing Solutions, with closing expected by the end of 2026 subject to conditions.

## Achievements

- Led FLIR’s Industrial Technologies business, described by Orora at his appointment as a $1.1 billion business.
- Led Orora’s North American business, which EFI credits with the largest share of Orora Group growth and profit in fiscal 2022.
- Brought direct customer experience of EFI Nozomi technology to the EFI CEO role.
- Led EFI during its 2024 Agfa partnership and the announcement of a proposed combination in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — On September 28, EFI and Agfa announced a definitive agreement to combine EFI and Agfa DPS. The proposed company would be owned 60% by a Siris affiliate and 40% by Agfa, with equal-partner governance; completion was expected by the end of 2026, subject to conditions.
- **2026-09** — EFI showcased printers and workflow automation at PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas, including InSpec AI inspection and EFInsight for select multi-pass platforms.
- **2026-05** — EFI presented new hybrid and eight-colour dye-sublimation printers at FESPA Barcelona.
- **2025-11** — EFI announced an agreement for Fiery to acquire Inèdit Software, while EFI Reggiani would continue as an OEM partner.

## Links

- Website: https://www.efi.com/leadership-team/frank-pennisi/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankpennisi

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