Konica Minolta Appoints New President for Europe

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe appointed Keiji Okamoto as head of its European regional office, following Ikuo Nakagawa. With 30 years of service at Konica Minolta in various management positions, Keiji Okamoto previously served as Senior Vice President at Konica Minolta Inc. Following his role as Senior Vice President, Okamoto served as President of Konica Minolta Business China for three years from 2014. Okamoto possesses extensive experience in Konica Minolta's strategic planning and operations in Europe and the Americas. Ikuo Nakagawa, who held the position of President of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe before Okamoto, will continue his duties as a senior executive at Konica Minolta Inc.'s Tokyo office. Speaking about the new appointment, Ikuo Nakagawa said: "When passing the baton, I cannot think of anyone more suitable than Keiji Okamoto, who is genuinely committed to Konica Minolta, and I congratulate him on his new role in Europe. I also wish to express my appreciation for the European team, which has shaped Konica Minolta's strong market position today and contributed to our continued growth. With his track record and experience to date, Keiji Okamoto will be a true asset to ensure Konica Minolta's continued success."