Interflex Names Val Grinberg CEO
Val Grinberg takes over as CEO of Interflex Laser Engravers, with Tim Hawn remaining as president during a gradual leadership transition.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in People
Interflex Laser Engravers has appointed Val Grinberg as chief executive officer, effective November 3, 2026. Tim Hawn will continue as president as the company moves through a gradual leadership transition.
Why it matters
The appointment reflects a phased handover that keeps experienced leadership in place while introducing new management. Interflex is owned by Pharr.
The CEO appointment takes effect November 3, 2026, with Tim Hawn continuing in the president role. The announcement does not specify the timeline or scope of the transition of responsibilities between the two executives.
The players
Val Grinberg
Grinberg is an executive with a background in manufacturing leadership, engineering, and general management across North American operations.
Tim Hawn
Hawn is the president of Interflex Laser Engravers, continuing in that role to support the leadership transition.
Interflex Laser Engravers
Interflex is a manufacturer of anilox rolls and related services, aiming to become the industry's leading supplier, and is owned by Pharr.
The details
Grinberg brings experience in manufacturing leadership, engineering, and general management, and has held responsibility for several manufacturing operations across North America. Hawn will work with Grinberg as the two transition leadership responsibilities over time.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Val Grinberg's appointment as CEO of Interflex Laser Engravers takes effect.
People Moves
Interflex's phased handover, with Hawn staying on as president, mirrors a deliberate succession approach rather than an abrupt replacement. The company's stated goal of becoming the industry's leading anilox roll supplier frames the leadership change as part of that broader ambition.
Customers and suppliers of Interflex may see continuity in day-to-day operations, since the president remains in place during the handover. The phased transition is designed to limit disruption as the new CEO takes on responsibilities.
The takeaway
Gradual leadership transitions that retain an incumbent executive can preserve continuity while new management settles in. Watching how responsibilities are divided between the CEO and president may clarify the company's direction.
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