Yohei Konaka moves on after six years in Australia.

 

Tsuyoshi Kanda has been appointed managing director of Konica Minolta Australia, effective 1 November.

 

Kanda succeeds Yohei Konaka, who has led Konica Minolta Australia for the past six years. 

 

Kanda brings more than 25 years of experience with Konica Minolta and was most recently general manager of sales and strategy at its Digital Workplace Business Headquarters in Japan. 

 

In that role, Kanda oversaw Konica Minolta’s printer and multifunction device business across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America. 

 

He has also held senior roles in supply chain management and spent nearly six years with Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA.

 

The company said Kanda’s appointment comes as Konica Minolta Australia continues to build its capabilities across two areas: helping commercial printers improve automation, efficiency and application opportunities; and helping organisations simplify workflows, strengthen information security and create more connected digital workplaces. 

 

Kanda added: “Print continues to play an essential role across both production and office environments, but customer needs are changing. Commercial printers are looking for greater automation, consistent quality, more efficient workflows and new ways to grow. At the same time, organisations need to reduce complexity, connect systems and manage information securely across the digital workplace. “

 

PHOTO: Tsuyoshi Kanda (at left) with Yohei Konaka.