Rob Ferris has been appointed as the new CEO of Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK).

Mr Ferris, who was previously a member of Canon’s executive leadership team, will take up the role in May 2020.

‘Konica Minolta has embarked on a very exciting journey,’ Mr Ferris said. ‘It has a powerful long-term vision and strategy to realign its focus from a tradition of printing excellence, to a far broader IT services approach, fully supporting, transforming and simplifying the way its customers run their business systems.

‘This proactive and transformational process is in marked contrast to our competitors, demonstrating a firm understanding and commitment to delivering a holistic solution which meets market demands but also respects the wider responsibilities we have to society and the environment.’

‘Rob is the perfect person to lead our continued evolution to a digital IT services company,’ added Lars Wørzner, managing director, North region. ‘He has a proven track record of maximising business performance and delivering against profitability and growth targets, along with a burning passion for developing winning teams and enabling talented professionals to reach their full potential.’