Konica Minolta Australia appoints Tsuyoshi Kanda as MD

Konica Minolta Australia has appointed Tsuyoshi Kanda as managing director, with a mandate to grow the business across print production and digital workplace solutions.

Kanda succeeds Yohei Konaka, who has led the local operation for six years and will remain in Australia for several months to support the transition.

The incoming managing director brings more than 25 years of experience with Konica Minolta. He joins from its Digital Workplace Business Headquarters in Japan, where he served as general manager of sales and strategy and oversaw the company'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 U.S.A., giving him operational and commercial experience across multiple regions.

Konica Minolta Australia said Kanda's appointment comes as it continues to build capabilities in 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.

"Print continues to play an essential role across both production and office environments, but customer needs are changing," Kanda said.

"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.

“Konica Minolta Australia is well placed to support both priorities by combining print technology, workflow automation, digital workplace solutions and information management expertise."

"Tsuyoshi Kanda understands our business and global network, and his international experience will bring a valuable perspective as the company moves into its next phase," said Yohei Konaka, outgoing managing director at Konica Minolta Australia.

"I am confident the company will continue to innovate, grow and create meaningful value for customers and the communities we serve.”