Kornit Digital has appointed Andrew G. Backman to lead capital markets and investor relations activities from its US headquarters.
Kornit Digital has announced the appointment of Andrew G. Backman as Chief Capital Markets Officer. Effective 13th January 2026, Backman assumes responsibility for the company’s capital markets activities, investor relations strategies, and broader corporate business development initiatives.
He will perform these duties from the company’s United States headquarters in Englewood, New Jersey. This appointment marks a return to the business for Backman, who previously held the position of Global Head of Investor Relations at Kornit between 2021 and 2023.
Ronen Samuel, Chief Executive Officer at Kornit Digital, comments on the appointment: “We are pleased to welcome Andy back to Kornit. His deep understanding of Kornit and strong relationships across the global capital markets community will help support the disciplined execution of our strategy.”
According to Kornit, Backman brings extensive experience to the C-suite role. The company notes that he has participated in more than $30 billion worth of capital markets transactions throughout his career. Furthermore, he maintains established relationships with key institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and investment banking partners globally.
Before rejoining Kornit, Backman served as Global Head of Investor Relations at EMCOR Group, Inc. His professional background spans senior capital markets and investor relations roles across 14 different industries. He is a graduate of Boston College, where he earned a B.A. in Economics, and completed the Financial Leadership Program at AT&T / Lucent Technologies.
Backman states: “I am excited to return to Kornit at a pivotal time in the Company’s evolution. Kornit has a distinctive role in the digital transformation of textile and apparel production. I look forward to supporting the company’s engagement with our investment community and business partners.”
Kornit Digital specializes in the development of sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies. The NASDAQ-listed entity (KRNT) offers a suite of end-to-end solutions. These include direct-to-garment and direct-to-fabric printing systems, proprietary inks, consumables, and software workflow platforms. By enabling on-demand production, the company aims to address supply chain inefficiencies and sustainability challenges within the fashion industry. Headquartered in Israel, with regional offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Kornit currently serves customers in more than 100 countries.
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