Although full details are not currently available, PrintWeek understands that Bean was dining in the Taj Mahal hotel when the terrorists opened fire and sheltered with others in a restaurant at the hotel for more than seven hours before escaping via a window.
SBS said that Bean is now safe in a different part of the city and is clearly looking forward to returning home to be with his family.
In a statement the company said: "All Paul's colleagues within SBS and the wider group are delighted that Paul is safe and look forward to seeing him upon his return."
UK print industry figure caught in Mumbai terror attack
Sun Branding Solutions (SBS) managing director Paul Bean has been caught up in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai but is safe and well.