Quote unquote – Jörk Schüßler, European Marketing Manager, Citizen Systems Europe

Citizen Systems Europe operates from locations throughout Europe covering the EMEA region. It offers a wide range of printers for industrial, retail, healthcare and mobile applications specialising in label, barcode, portable and point-of-sale printers. In each case, the company’s products are sold and supported by a network of specialised partners.

Citizen Systems Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizen Systems Japan and part of the Citizen group of companies, a global organisation that manufactures products ranging from its world-famous Eco-Drive watches, calculators, mini-printers and industrial printing systems to machine tools, quartz oscillators, LEDs and other electronic components.

WLN – What brought you to this industry?

The desire to work with a global brand offering products that give real value to people.

WLN – What’s the most excited thing about your job?

To create.

WLN – Who inspired you most in your career?

My first boss.
WLN – If you were an item in a warehouse, what would you be?

A printer for sure.

WLN – If you had to do it all over again, what would you do different?

Nothing.

WLN – What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you at work?

The first booth I ever created for a show. It was a disaster and looked a mess but we sold a lot.

WLN – Who or what makes you laugh?

The comedy that comes from everyday situations.

WLN – Do you have any hidden talents?

I’m a successful cox of eights (rowing).

WLN – Who would be your favourite party guest?

Tom Ford.

WLN – What is the greatest luxury in your life?

Time.

WLN – What is your favourite guilty pleasure?

Good food.

WLN – Do you have any secret ambitions?

To have a sea view.

WLN – What’s your dream holiday destination?

Punta del Este, Uruguay.

WLN – What are your three favourite movies of all time?

“The Life of the Others”, “La Notte di San Lorenzo” and “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”.

WLN – What is your favourite book of all time?

“Le Petit Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

WLN – What’s your favourite pastime?

Cooking.

WLN – If you won the Lottery, what would you do?

Go for a run and reflect.

WLN – What would be your advice to someone thinking about coming into the industry (apart from “don’t do it”)?

Compliment them on their wise decision.