London, United Kingdom and Venlo, the Netherlands – Canon Europe right now introduced Taz Nakamasu, Govt Vice President Digital Printing & Options (DP&S) for Canon EMEA, has been appointed World CEO Canon Manufacturing Printing (CPP). He replaces Mick Asada who will probably be returning to Tokyo to tackle a brand new Canon Inc. headquarter project on the finish of the yr.
Mr Nakamasu has over 4 many years of expertise with Canon the place he has served in varied senior management roles together with Group Govt of OIP Small Workplace System Group, Canon Inc, Group Govt of Company Planning Growth, Canon Inc, in addition to President of Canon Australia.
For the previous six years, Mr Nakamasu has held the place of Govt Vice President, Digital Printing & 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 providers. This included integrating the gross sales and advertising accountability for Canon Manufacturing Printing’s portfolio into EMEA bringing the know-how even nearer to its clients. He’ll tackle this new position primarily based in Venlo, the Netherlands from January 1, 2023.
Commenting on the appointment, Taz Nakamasu mentioned “I’m very excited for the chance to steer Canon Manufacturing Printing at such a vital time. For the previous 4 years, beneath Mick’s management, CPP has expanded its portfolio and has targeted on new development areas like Graphic Arts. I sit up for working with the group and persevering with the enterprise evolution.”
Hiro Imamura, at the moment Vice President Advertising and marketing & Innovation EMEA Digital Printing & Options, will probably be promoted to Govt Vice President DP&S, Canon EMEA. Mr Imamura brings almost 40 years of collective expertise within the printing business and in addition to beforehand working in Canon Inc. and Canon USA gross sales area. He’ll begin on this new position from January 2023. A successor will probably be introduced shortly.