Canon Europe has promoted Taz Nakamasu, government vp Digital Printing and Options (DP&S) for Canon EMEA, to world CEO Canon Manufacturing Printing (CPP). He replaces Mick Asada who will probably be returning to Tokyo to tackle a brand new Canon headquarter task on the finish of the 12 months.
Nakamasu has over 4 a long time of expertise with Canon the place he has served in numerous senior management roles together with group government of OIP Small Workplace System Group, Canon, group government of Company Planning Growth, Canon, in addition to president of Canon Australia.
For the previous six years, Nakamasu has held the place of government vp, Digital Printing and Options for EMEA the place he has considerably contributed to the strategic course and reformation of this enterprise space and vary of merchandise, options and companies. This included integrating the gross sales and advertising and marketing accountability for Canon Manufacturing Printing’s portfolio into EMEA bringing the expertise even nearer to its clients. He’ll tackle this new position primarily based in Venlo, the Netherlands from January 1, 2023.
Nakamasu stated: ‘I’m very excited for the chance to steer Canon Manufacturing Printing at such a essential time. For the previous 4 years, below Mick’s management, CPP has expanded its portfolio and has targeted on new progress areas like Graphic Arts. I stay up for working with the group and persevering with the enterprise evolution.’
Hiro Imamura, at present vp Advertising and Innovation EMEA Digital Printing and Options, will probably be promoted to government vp DP&S, Canon EMEA. Imamura brings practically 40 years of collective expertise within the printing trade and in addition to beforehand working in Canon and Canon USA gross sales area. He’ll begin on this new position from January 2023. A successor will probably be introduced shortly.