Iain Bullock, currently managing director of Renz (UK), will succeed Bettine Pellant as CEO of Picon from October 2026. Bullock was identified as a potential candidate two years ago so, when Bettine announced her decision to stand aside, it took little time for the Picon Council to agree to his appointment.
Left to right: Bettine Pellant and Iain Bullock.
Bettine Pellant says, “Renz (UK) has been a Picon member since 1997 and Iain has represented the company all that time and has been on the Council since 2019. He is well known in the industry, approachable and he understands the challenges faced by graphic arts companies, especially SMEs.
“I joined Picon in 2007 to organise Picon’s participation at drupa 2008 (we had 35 companies involved) and I succeeded Tim Webb as CEO on 1 January 2015. Picon had sold the Ipex exhibition in 2006 and this enabled the organisation to expand the activities and benefits to the membership, not least the introduction of additional training grants, an internship scheme and the Business Forum. I think one of my highlights was the production of the Picon Centenary Book.”
Iain Bullock adds, “I have known Bettine for nearly 20 years, During this time, at Picon events and industry functions, I have only ever heard complimentary comments about her. Bettine is respected, liked and admired by all. She has led the organisation with the highest degree of professionalism.”
“Picon is predominantly a high-level networking organisation, bringing members together through focus groups, webinars and social events,” says Iain Bullock. “Graphic arts has undergone rapid and significant change and my ambition is to help Picon and its members proactively drive change rather than simply reacting to it. I also want to: continue to expand existing business support opportunities for members; facilitate closer cooperation with relevant industry bodies; and develop Picon’s training grant and work experience placement programmes. The aim of Picon must always be to support and provide the benefits our members need.”
