26 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2024 - Issue 348 PEOPLE / NEWS PrintMonthly printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine Hardware manufacturer and supplier of smart data and digital IT services, Konica Minolta has grown its industrial print team with the appointment of Mark Bladon as major accounts sales specialist. Bladon will join the experienced team to help organisations in the print and packaging sectors harness the potential of Konica Minolta’s portfolio of digital print solutions. Working in the product and industrial print industry since 1987, Bladon brings with him a wealth of experience following senior sales, business development, and account management roles in the UK and Australia. Between 2012 and 2014 Bladon was a senior account manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions in Australia. “I am a printer by trade, so having confidence in the product I sell to print businesses is extremely important to me,” says Bladon, adding: “Konica Minolta has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and reliable equipment that do their jobs effortlessly. “The company offers commercial print companies a truly impressive portfolio whether they are looking for creative embellishment techniques, high-quality short-run label production, or high-volume digital inkjet print runs.” Konica Minolta appoints sales specialist Mark Bladon brings with him a career in print spanning over 35 years FESPA UK has named Paul Noble as its new president and Nathan Swinson-Bullough as its new vice-president following their close work with the association over recent years. The announcement was made at an official ceremony held at FESPA Global Print Expo in Amsterdam last month. Noble has spent the majority of his career at Specialised Canvas, a contract sewing factory that supplies custom-made textile products and repairs. Noble takes over the role from Nicole Spencer, managing director at RMC Digital Print, a trade supplier of large-format print and signage solutions. Managing director of Imageco, Swinson-Bullough has worked in the wide-format print industry for over 20 years and recently has become well-known for his commitment and championing of sustainability, winning several green awards in the industry as well as being involved in Make it Happen’s Sustainability Bootcamp. Swinson-Bullough comments: “I am very proud to be named vice-president of FESPA UK. I have worked with the team for a long time and have admired the work they have done to provide opportunities for the print community both in the UK and Europe.” FESPA UK names new presidents The FESPA UK team at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 in Amsterdam Provider of integrated digital services and print solutions, Ricoh has announced the appointment of its new board director of sales following Glenn Griggs being appointed as Ricoh UK chief executive officer in July 2023. Paula O’Brien has joined the company with over 30 years of sales experience in a range of digital services and IT portfolios. O’Brien will be leading a team of over 250 salespeople in the UK with the responsibility of growing and driving value within Ricoh’s customer base. O’Brien says: “It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining Ricoh as both the company and the market are in a period of evolution. We have a great opportunity to help our customers solve a plethora of business challenges and support their business and technology functions, in what is an increasingly complicated digital journey. “I look forward to working with Glenn and the rest of the leadership team to deliver success for our people and our customers and can’t wait to meet and listen to my new colleagues as I get to know the business.” Paula O’Brien announced as sales director Paula O'Brien joins as board director of Sales at Ricoh Inkcups, a supplier and manufacturer of printing equipment, has announced strategic changes to its executive team to keep driving business growth. Benjamin Adner, founder and chief executive officer has taken on a new role as chief innovation officer allowing Rick Hajec to take on the role of Inkcups chief executive officer. Hajec has been on the Inkcups Advisory Board for nine years and on the Board of Inkcups’ private equity partner, MPE Partners, for two years. Speaking about Hajec’s appointment, Adner comments: “I have been running Inkcups with great success for the last 23 years. However, the organisation is ready for some new professional leadership that will help accelerate growth. “I have known Rick for a long time, and his guidance over the years has been invaluable to the company and to me. He knows our business, our people, and our customers, and there is no one more suited to take Inkcups to the next level. I feel very lucky to be handing over the reins to him.” James Burns, vice president of sales has also been promoted to chief commercial officer. Senior restructure announced at Inkcups [L-R] Benjamin Adrier, james Burns, and Rick Hajec By David Osgar By David Osgar By David Osgar By David Osgar
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