Konica Minolta announces new president in Europe
April 4, 2023
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe (Konica Minolta) has announced the appointment of Kiyotaka Suhara as its new President, effective from 1 April 2023.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, currently named among the “Top 100 Global Innovators 2023” by Clarivate for the second consecutive year, has announced the appointment of Kiyotaka Suhara as new President.
He will succeed the current President, Tadahiko Sumitani, who will be stepping down from the position.
Mr. Suhara has extensive experience in business transformation, having held senior positions in a variety of industries, including Boston Consulting, Berlitz Japan, and Domino’s Pizza Japan. Most recently, he served as General Secretary and CEO of the Japan Football Association. He was also President and CEO of Kinko’s Japan, where he led the acquisition of the company from FedEx to Konica Minolta, Inc. Suhara holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated from Keio University with a Faculty of Law degree.
Kiyotaka Suhara, President, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe said: “I am honoured to be joining Konica Minolta at this exciting time. I look forward to working with the talented team at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe and am dedicated to bolstering the brand’s transformative journey, as it continues to fortify its position and enhance its core competencies within the market as well as driving sustainable growth for our customers, employees, and stakeholders.”
With Mr. Suhara’s appointment, Konica Minolta said it is poised to continue its growth trajectory and further strengthen its position in the market.
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