Chris Beckmann joined Merrill Corporation in February 2004. He is responsible for Merrill’s German subsidiary, Merrill Germany GmbH, with a primary focus on the German, Swiss, Austrian, Polish and Scandinavian Markets. Prior to joining Merrill, Chris held various management positions in medium-sized German companies and founded a privately held specialized printing business in both Germany and in Switzerland.  Chris holds a business degree and is an alumnus of Germany’s Salem College.