GRAND RAPIDS, MI — January 29 2026 — X-Rite Pantone, the global authority in color standards and color science, today announced the promotion of Cindy Cooperman to Vice President and General Manager of Pantone. In this role, Cooperman will lead Pantone as a distinct business unit within X-Rite Pantone. Cooperman brings more than 25 years of experience supporting brands, designers, and manufacturers that rely on color authority and accuracy. In her new position, she will strengthen Pantone’s role in shaping connected color workflows, aligning physical color standards, digital color workflows, and visualization to create a seamless customer journey from inspiration to final product realization. “Today, color must move seamlessly from creative intent to production, supported by connected digital workflows and trusted physical standards.