- Mr. Jacobson brings over 30 years of global experience in the industrial technology and imaging sectors, most recently as CEO of Xerox Corporation, a $10 billion technology leader, where he oversaw Xerox’s largest product launch in its more than 100-year history and led the company through a strategic transformation.
- In his previous role as President of Xerox’s Technology business, he led the company’s Technology division, overseeing worldwide strategy, sales channel operations, marketing, technical services and customer support, and product development, manufacturing and distribution. Prior to this role, he served as Xerox’s President, Global Graphic Communications.
- Prior to Xerox, Mr. Jacobson served as Chairman, President and CEO of Presstek. Before that, he was Chief Operating Officer of Eastman Kodak Company’s $3.6 billion Graphic Communications Group, where he led the integration of six companies into an industry leader, and served for five years as CEO of Kodak Polychrome, a $1.7 billion joint venture between Sun Chemical and Eastman Kodak.
- He previously served on the Board of Directors of Xerox, Presstek, and Fuji Xerox.
Jeff Jacobson
Executive Partner
Jeff Jacobson
Executive Partner
Mr. Jeff Jacobson is an Executive Partner at October Capital. He currently serves as Executive Chairman and CEO of EFI.
Prior Experience
Education
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, J.D.
- Cornell School of Industrial Relations, M.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations
- State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A. in Management
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