The FESPA Awards judges are carefully selected, independent experts in their technical fields.
Debbie McKeegan is the FESPA Textile Ambassador, and CEO of Texintel. An accomplished practitioner and digital pioneer, she holds over 25 years’ experience within the Textile manufacturing industry. As an award winning Textile designer, she has a unique insight that combines creativity with a deep knowledge of traditional manufacturing process and disruptive digital technologies
As FESPA’s Head of Associations and Technical Lead, Graeme is an enthusiastic print specialist with over 30 years’ experience in the screen and wide format digital printing industries. Graeme has been recently inducted as a Member of the ASDPT, the US based Academy of Screen and Digital print technologies following his nomination by Michel Caza.
Jacek Stencel, has more than 25 years' experience in the print industry. His company PASJA based in Poland is a popular screen and digital printing and print finishing house, specialised in special effects printing.
Simon Pless is a leading entrepreneur in the printing industry, having managed the family business Erler+Pless since 1989. Under his leadership, the company has specialized in large format printing, serving clients across various sectors such as advertising, trade shows, and events. Simon Pless has been at the forefront of printing technology innovations, starting one of the first digital large format printing operations in Germany in 1990. In 1996, he was a pioneer in digital offset printing, and in 2012, he co-founded Colorful in Portugal, becoming one of the leading sublimation textile printers in Europe.
He has introduced numerous innovations in large format printing, including the implementation of efficient production and business processes, which have earned Erler+Pless multiple accolades as Large Format Printer of the Year. Simon Pless is also recognized for his commitment to ecological issues. He has integrated environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable practices into the production process at Erler+Pless to minimize the company's ecological footprint.
Through his commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability in the printing industry, Simon Pless has significantly contributed to establishing Erler+Pless as a leading provider in this segment. His influence extends beyond mere printing services, as he pioneers new ways of using printing technologies while also protecting the environment.