MakerBot announces the resignation of CEO Jonathan Jaglom and the appointment of company president Nadav Goshen as his successor. 

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A surprise announcement from MakerBot this week. CEO Jonathan Jaglom is stepping down and replaced by company president Nadav Goshen. After two years at the helm, where he oversaw a major reorganization and strategic shift for the company, Jaglom will be returning to Israel to spend more time with his family.

Reflecting on his time as CEO, Jaglom said he was proud of his tenure. In addition to their renewed focus on the education and small business sector, he had completely revamped the company’s quality control processes and launched a new lineup of products. In a press release, Jaglom stated:

“Having put the company on a new track and put in place a new organizational structure, I believe that now is the right time for me to step back and spend more time with my young family. Nadav Goshen has been crucial in defining MakerBot’s new direction and he is the ideal candidate to lead the company on its new path.”

So who’s the new guy taking his place? MakerBot says Nadav Goshen has over 15 years of experience leading turnarounds at tech companies. His expertise lies in defining new products and business models, as well as growing digital ecosystems.

Nadav Goshen is the New MakerBot CEO

Prior to joining MakerBot, Goshen led private equity investments in mobile and tech, served as CEO for a fast growing ad-tech company, and in various other C-level executive roles at tech companies. Of his new role, Goshen said:

“I’m excited to continue working towards our vision of putting a desktop 3D printer in every classroom and on the desk of every designer and engineer. MakerBot today is in a much stronger position and I would like to thank Jonathan for his contributions. I look forward to leading the company and continuing to build out our 3D printing solutions for professionals and educators.”

Having met and interviewed Jaglom at the TCT Show in Birmingham last year, we’re sorry to see Jaglom go. He was straight-talking and open about the challenges facing MakerBot. And he had a clearly defined plan to turn things around while being optimistic about the company’s future.

On the bright side, Goshen is not an outsider coming to the role cold. He’s already deeply familiar with the inner workings of MakerBot, and should ensure some continuity in their operations moving forward. Stay tuned for further updates.

Source: MakerBot