CANON EMEA has appointed Peter Saak to lead its Integrated Printing & Services Group (IPSG, formally Digital Printing & Solutions).
He has held several senior roles across Canon’s regional sales organisations including B2B country director for Canon Eurasia, MD for Canon Central & Eastern Europe and Canon Austria. In his most recent role as executive VP, Developing Regions Business Group, Peter was responsible for leading growth and strengthening its market share position across B2B product segments in south east Europe, Middle East and Africa, including customer acquisition and partner channel development.
In this new role, he will be responsible for driving the integration of Canon’s printing technology with value-added services to create ‘fully connected and efficient’ print and document management ecosystems for customers and partners. He will also have a strong focus on driving innovation and channel expansion into new markets.
The move follows the announcement that Hiro Imamura, previous executive VP, Digital Printing & Solutions, has returned to Canon HQ to take up a new role within the Printing Group.
“I am confident that Peter’s extensive B2B experience, customer knowledge and strong leadership across many of our EMEA markets will drive the success of our Integrated Printing & Services Group,” said Sam Yoshida, president & CEO, Canon Europe, Middle East & Africa. “I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Hiro for his outstanding contributions and leadership, which have been pivotal in developing our printing business.”
Peter Saak added, “I am honoured to lead the newly renamed Integrated Printing & Services Group. Our goal is to build on the incredible foundation that exists, continuing to combine our innovative technology with solutions and applications that meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners. I look forward to working with the team to drive future growth and reinforce our position as a market leader.”
