Konica Minolta Announces Strategic Changes to Support Customers and Independent Dealer Channel
Ramsey, NJ, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Konica Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced strategic changes to accelerate its business transformation and execute on its promise to deliver exceptional value creation for its customers and independent dealer channel. In an effort to better align its vision and strategy, the company will transfer select sales offices to its independent dealer channel.
Konica Minolta has long been an ardent dealer channel advocate, ensuring its direct and dealer operations have equal footing within its business strategy. This strategy intends to further foster business growth for the company’s dealer partners.
Konica Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. announced leadership changes to support the company’s internal and customer-focused digital transformation strategy. The changes are designed to augment its Digital Experience-as-a-Service (DX-as-a-Service) and Internet of Things (IoT) strategy to add continuous value to its clients and dealer partners.
Patrick Banno
Patrick Banno, currently the Head of the IoT Business Center in the U.S., will lead the North American business as President and CEO. He is replacing Rick Taylor, who will progress to serve in an independent advisory role to ensure a seamless continuation of the company’s strategies. Patrick will be responsible for establishing the business and technology strategy to further the company’s IoT initiatives, strategic partnerships and business growth to ensure shareholder value.