--- title: Building for the Future Transitioning to the Next Generation description: B&B transitions to next‑generation leadership with Imanol Cortazar as President, supporting growth, innovation, and its focused 8.5×11 print platform. image: https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iafi.png --- [Skip to Content](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/whats-new/building-for-the-future-transitioning-to-the-next-generation#body) **[InSite Login](https://insite.bradford-bigelow.com/PortalSite/) *•* [Customer Portal](http://portal.bradford-bigelow.com/) *•* [Request a Quote](https://resources.bradford-bigelow.com/quote)** [![BB-Logo](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BB-Logo.png?width=250&height=67&name=BB-Logo.png "BB-Logo")](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/) Toggle Menu - Who We Are Toggle children for Who We Are - [The B&B Story](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/the-bb-story) - [Meet the Team](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/meet-the-team) - [Build a Career](https://careers.bradford-bigelow.com) - [What's New](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/whats-new) - Printing Toggle children for Printing - [Long-Run 4-Color Printing](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/manroland) - [Long-Run 1 and 2-Color Printing](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/timson) - [Medium Run 4-Color Printing](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hp) - [Short Run 4-Color Printing](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/screens) - Finishing & Logistics Toggle children for Finishing & Logistics - [Binding Styles](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/binding-styles) - [Warehousing & Fulfillment](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/warehousing-fulfillment) - Quality & Sustainability Toggle children for Quality & Sustainability - [Leading Quality Solutions](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/leading-quality-solutions) - [ISO 9001:2015](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/iso-9001) - [G7 Master](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/g7-master) - [Environmental Initiatives](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/environmental-initiatives) - [FSC & SFI](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/fsc-sfi) - Resources Toggle children for Resources - [Ink, Insight & Impact Blog](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/blog) - [Publisher Resource Center](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/publisher-resource-center) - Open Search Search Submit Search - [Get In Touch](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/contact) [back to blog](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/whats-new) [In the News](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/whats-new/topic/in-the-news) # Building for the Future Transitioning to the Next Generation Read Time **1 mins** ![](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iafi.png) Building for the Future Transitioning to the Next Generation 1:18 **Imanol Cortazar has been promoted to President of Bradford & Bigelow**.  With his advanced engineering and MBA business degrees, six years of industrial operations consulting experience with McKinsey, and fluency in Spanish, Imanol has the skills and youthful energy necessary to put the systems in place to bring B&B to the next level. John Galligan will continue as CEO, focusing his efforts on business development and marketing. Rick Dunn will also continue his role as Executive Vice President, mentoring Imanol and other younger team members with his decades of book manufacturing experience. On his recent promotion, Imanol commented, “I am delighted with the opportunity to work with senior management, continue to lead and develop our talented team members, and provide great value to our loyal, long-term clients.” **Abdel Quenjel has also been promoted to Digital Department Manager**. Abdel has been an excellent operator, knows the equipment well, and has the personal leadership skills to grow the department as we continue to invest and expand our digital platform. On the recent promotion, Abdel stated “I am very grateful for the training and career opportunity B&B has provided me and their continuous investment in state-of-the-art digital equipment.” ## Join us in shaping the next generation of printing [Work With Us](https://careers.bradford-bigelow.com) ![](https://www.bradford-bigelow.com/hubfs/EK%20Headshot%20yellow%20bg.png) [mailto:](mailto:) ##### Emily Kotecki Emily is the Marketing Manager at Bradford & Bigelow, where she leads brand strategy and content development that helps publishers navigate the world of print and fulfillment. 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