01732 759725 16 BULLETIN : PEOPLE Ricoh UK names new CEO Glenn Griggs has been appointed as Ricoh UK’s new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Phil Keoghan who was promoted to lead Ricoh Northern Europe in April 2022. Griggs formerly held the position of Board Director of Sales. FHe said: “I’m delighted to be appointed to the role of CEO. We’re in an auspicious moment for Ricoh and I’m confident we have a bright future ahead. In my role, together with my executive team, I will lead wholeheartedly with a people-first strategy.” Ricoh Ireland will continue to operate under the leadership of its Managing Director Gary Hopwood, reporting to Phil Keoghan. www.ricoh.co.uk Canon appoints new Marketing Director Canon UK & Ireland has appointed Khalid Aziz as its new Digital Printing & Solutions (DP&S) Marketing Director. Aziz brings with him over 24 years’ experience and a proven track record as a senior leader in marketing across various industries. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the B2B marketing function including demand generation, campaign marketing, product marketing and channel marketing through the development and execution of a clear marketing strategy, to help the business realise its growth ambitions. Yusuke Mizoguchi, Senior Manager Director, Canon UK & Ireland said: “I’m looking forward to seeing the impact Khalid has not only on our business goals, but in supporting the team in driving our mid-term plan forward. Now is the time to lead from the front, and I have every confidence that Khalid’s experience and drive will ensure success.” www.canon.co.uk Double celebration Lee Cowin has a double reason to celebrate. Not only is it his 10 year anniversary with Woodbank Office Solutions, but he has also received a promotion from Post-Sales Installation Engineer to Solutions Consultant. His new role will now be supporting and advising prospective and existing customers when they are looking into managed print services, print & document management software technology, photocopiers and printers for their business. www.woodbankoffice.co.uk Evans promoted to VP role TD SYNNEX Maverick has announced the promotion of Andy Evans to the position of Vice President, Maverick, Europe. In his new role, Evans will lead the overall growth strategy for Maverick in Europe, with a focus on deepening the distributor’s extensive specialist capabilities, reinforcing vendor relationships and empowering the team to deliver best-in-class smart signage and collaboration offerings to partners across Europe. With more than 30 years’ experience within the AV/IT industry, Evans previously served in Commercial Director roles at integration businesses including Electrosonic and Kinly, and also held senior positions at Viju and Cisco. www.tdmaverick.eu A new chapter Integra has announced the retirement of Special Projects Consultant, Bob Davies. After more than 26 years with the group, he has decided to open a new chapter in life, leaving behind an impressive career in the office supplies and IT industry. Davies played a pivotal role in the set up and running of Integra’s former EOS distribution operation together with the introduction of the Initiative compatibles range that remains an incredibly strong proposition to this day. He was also instrumental in establishing key partnerships with suppliers and distributors such as European Office Supplies, Centrex, UFP, Exertis, and Synaxon to name a few and was a driving force behind the group’s Catalyst programme. www.integra-business.co.uk Andy Gass to retire Following a 30-year tenure, Andy Gass, Chief Digital Officer, Global at TD SYNNEX has announced his retirement, effective January 2024. Matt Child, currently executive leader of its advanced solutions division in the UK and Ireland (UK&I), will become Senior Vice President, Digital, Europe, and a member of the company’s European executive team on December 1, 2023. Patrick Zammit, President, Europe, TD SYNNEX, said: “Andy is a role model for entrepreneurial leadership in our company and is highly respected inside and outside our business for his strategic insights and outstanding track record. He left a great legacy from his tenure as leader of our UK&I business and, as digital leader during the last five years, he has assembled a fantastic team that is breaking new ground with a truly customer-centric digital and commercial excellence strategy, which will serve as a platform for our future growth for many years to come.” www.TDSYNNEX.com Glenn Griggs Andy Evans Khalid Aziz Bob Davies Lee Cowin
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