01732 759725 16 BULLETIN : PEOPLE Epson restructures business print and scan division Epson has brought together three of its key UK and Ireland business units, managed print, IT, and scan, into a single consolidated business print and scan division headed up by Nick Taylor. Taylor said the new division reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the channel and its ambition to drive growth across print, scan and IT reseller markets. As part of the restructure Nicola Williams has assumed responsibility for channel sales, partner relationships, and the day-to-day running of the channel business across the UK and Ireland. The goal of the newly created division is to expand MPS and scan sales into a wider breadth of partners to address the increasing requirements of both public and private sector organisations, looking to procure the most environmentally conscious solutions. The scan division, managed by Lisa Woodman, also sits within the new structure. Epson remains a market leader in scanner sales, typically ranking within the top three OEMs. Epson sees significant opportunity for further growth as organisations continue to digitise and move toward paper‑light workflows. Managed print remains one of Epson’s most strategically important global growth areas, and the company has grown significantly over the past five to six years. Bringing the three areas together is designed to strengthen collaboration, streamline resources and ensure more focused delivery of marketing campaigns and customer engagement. Epson has also created a pan-European technical sales team to support partners with specialist expertise, including customised applications for digital transformation projects. www.epson.co.uk Mike Brown to drive channel growth Brother UK has appointed Mike Brown as Business Manager – Specialist Print, further strengthening its channel sales capability as the business continues to expand its partner network and drive growth across the UK. Brown brings more than three decades of experience in the print and document solutions industry, having held roles across both vendor and reseller organisations. His career includes positions at Ikon Office Solutions, Altodigital, Konica Minolta and Ricoh UK, bringing expert understanding of the channel and what drives success for partners. In his role at Brother UK, he will focus on new business development, identifying and onboarding new resellers and dealer partners. He will also build a strong pipeline of partner opportunities while helping partners to unlock new revenue streams through Brother’s print and labelling portfolio, and managed print services. “Having spent much of my career working closely with resellers, I’ve developed a strong understanding of what matters most to them – straightforward commercial models, reliable support and a vendor that’s easy to do business with,” he said, adding: “That’s what attracted me to Brother UK – it’s a business that is genuinely focused on supporting its partners. “My focus is on building new relationships and creating opportunities for partners to grow, whether that’s through introducing us to new resellers or helping existing partners re-engage and see the value in what Brother offers.” www.brother.co.uk SYNAXON UK appoints new marketing manager SYNAXON UK has appointed Aleksandra Manzhula as Marketing Manager. Her focus will be on ensuring that current partners receive the right information at the right time and that potential new partners are fully aware of the benefits of working with the organisation. Welcoming her to the UK team, Mike Barron, UK Managing Director said: “As SYNAXON UK continues to evolve and our reseller partner base grows, it’s important that we communicate with resellers effectively. With her wide-ranging skills and experience in all aspects of modern marketing, Aleksandra will help us ensure we send the right messages to the right partners, in the right way and at the right time. “She will also help us to reach further into the channel community. SYNAXON UK is growing and we are always looking to bring new partners on board who can benefit from our unique and personalised services. With a dedicated marketing head, we’ll be looking to cast our net even further.” www.synaxon-services.com People moves Carl Day has started a new position as Business Development Director International Region at Ricoh Europe. Rob Turner has joined Toshiba Tec UK as Solutions Partner Manager, bringing a wealth of experience in the managed print industry and a strong focus on helping partners grow their solutions offering. Julia Thomas has taken on a new role as EMEA Head of Partner Marketing at Ricoh Europe. She will lead partner marketing strategy for EMEA whilst working closely with OpCos to strengthen demand generation and accelerate growth. Nick Taylor Mike Brown Rob Turner Aleksandra Manzhula
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