Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. appointed Ben Semmes to serve as the executive vice president of sales and market strategy. In his role, Ben will be responsible for collaborating with the executive team to drive top line revenue, taking ownership of the company's business models, product and solutions offerings, global go-to-market strategies and sales enablement. Most recently Semmes worked as senior vice president of maintenance and professional services for the company Digital Commerce Services division.

The company also announced that Monotype Executive Vice President John Seguin plans to retire on June 30, 2016. Seguin has been with Monotype since 2004. Semmes will report to Monotype COO and CFO Scott Landers, who is expected to be named CEO in January 2016.

Additionally, Monotype EVP John Seguin intends to retire from the company effective June 30, 2016. Seguin joined Monotype in 2004 as senior vice president and general manager of the company's display imaging business and has served as EVP of the company's business units since 2007, playing a significant role in Monotype's growth and organizational change over that time. He will work with the executive team over the next year to ensure a smooth transition.