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Roger P. Gimbel, EDP

President

Contact

Office: (646) 472-1932
Mobile: (917) 414-3125
Email: roger@rogergimbel.com

Education

Roger holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the New York Institute of Technology and was a member of their Board of Trustees from 1989–2003

Awards

  • Lifetime Achievement Award, November 2023 presented by Xplor International :  A prestigious award in recognition of an individual's efforts and contributors that have changed the course and development of the digital document and customer communications industry. 
  • IPN Innovation Award 2020 in recognition of "Strategies for Continued Growth in Print Services " presentation in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Honorary Certificate of Premier Partner Ambassadorship in recognition of Xerox Premier Partner's Global Network Advisory Council contributions, 2014
  • Service Recognition for ten years of service to the electronic document industry, Xplor International Conference, 2011
  • Lifetime Achievement Award from the Board of Directors and fellow members in recognition of leadership and personal contribution to the International Printers Network, 2005
  • Technical Excellence Award at Mailcom, 2004
  • Pioneer of the Decade for outstanding contributions to the digital printing industry, 2000

Publications

  • "I'm Not Anyone -  A story of disappointment, acceptance and reinvention, February 2022
  •  A Printer's Perspective & Guide to Digital Printing and Variable Data, 2020
  • Roger P. Gimbel's Guide to Better Business, A Compendium of Industry Insights from Gimbel & Associates, April 2020
  • Individualized Media Essentials (co-author), published by Xerox Corporation and reissued in 2015 by Gimbel & Associates to explain effective techniques that use variable data campaigns to market to an audience of one.

Sales & Marketing Strategist

Roger P. Gimbel, Electronic Document Professional (EDP), is a distinguished leader in the digital printing industry with over 40 years of expertise in sales and marketing strategy, business development, and print industry innovation. As the President of Gimbel & Associates, a global consulting firm he founded in 2003, Roger leads a team of experts in sales training, process management, workflow analysis, marketing strategies, and advanced data services such as MicroModeling™. His firm also specializes in multi-channel campaigns, trans-promotional applications, and distributed print strategies, helping organizations optimize their print and marketing operations.

Industry Leadership & Global Influence

Roger is a globally recognized speaker and authority in the digital printing sector, having delivered keynote presentations across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Africa, India, China, and the Middle East. His insights on sales and marketing strategies for print providers and organizations have shaped the industry's evolution and best practices.

Prior to establishing Gimbel & Associates, Roger was Director of Worldwide Operations for Global Document Solutions, where he managed global sales and multiple print facilities. Before that, he served as President of Xerographic Reproduction Center (XRC Inc.), a pioneering force in digital print-on-demand.

Industry Affiliations & Leadership Roles

Roger is a founding member of the International Printer’s Network (IPN), the world’s leading alliance of companies in the printing and graphic communications industry. He served as Chairman of IPN for 10 years and remains an active Board Member and Director of Sponsorship.

As an Electronic Document Professional (EDP) since 2001, Roger has been continuously recognized for his contributions to the industry, receiving a 10-year service award from XPLOR International in 2011 and maintaining recertification through 2025. He also serves on the XPLOR Advisory Board since 2021.

In addition, Roger is actively involved in industry education and advocacy. In April 2018, he was elected to the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Board of Directors, further demonstrating his commitment to the future of print communications.

Innovating for the Future

Recognizing emerging industry needs, Roger launched the Gimbel Signage Group in 2019, expanding Gimbel & Associates' services to include wide-format and signage production for its growing client base.

His previous leadership roles also include:

  • Master of Ceremonies for the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF) Give Back @ Graph Annual Scholarship Night fundraiser (2016).
  • Director of the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF) (elected in 2015).
  • Member of the Inkjet Summit Advisory Board (since 2014).
  • Advisory Council Member for the Xerox Premier Partners organization.

A Legacy of Excellence

Roger’s impact on the digital printing industry spans decades, with a career dedicated to innovation, education, and business growth. Through Gimbel & Associates, he continues to drive cutting-edge strategies for print providers, enterprises, and organizations worldwide.

For consulting inquiries or speaking engagements, contact him at Gimbel & Associates, roger@rogergimbel.com.

 

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