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Canon UK& Ireland appoints new managing director
G
uido Jacobs has been appointed as the new managing director of Canon
UK & Ireland.
Mr Jacobs has spent the last 30 years with Canon in various roles and positions, beginning in 1995 with the Fax Product Management area in Canon Germany. Having also held the role of ITCG country director for UK & Ireland back in 2014, he’ll bring a refreshed perspective to its core business and build on the company’s reputation in the local market. Guido Jacobs, managing director for Canon UK & Ireland, said: “I’m excited
to take on this new challenge and lead the UK & Ireland team at such a pivotal time in the evolution of the printing and imagery industry. I’ve always been proud to work for Canon as a leader at the forefront of innovation, and it’s an honour to continue and build on the inspiring work of our leadership and wider teams.” Mr Jacobs’ international experience and deep knowledge of Canon’s operations across different departments will prove advantageous to the wider growth trajectory of Canon UK & Ireland, particularly at such a transformative time for the imaging, printing and technology industries.
Guido Jacobs
Mr Jacobs takes over the role from Yusuke Mizoguchi, who retired after 40 years with Canon and a successful six years as managing director of Canon UK & Ireland.
Three more Hybrid Services staff reach 20-year milestone T
hree long-serving staff at Hybrid Services have reached the milestone of 20 years’ continuous service with the company.
Showroom manager, Richard Williams reached the two-decade mark in December 2024. Joining the company in 2004 with an already established career in the print industry, he added valuable experience at a time when wide-format inkjet printer development was happening at a rapid pace. Joining Hybrid at the beginning of 2005, Louise Williams started as the company’s receptionist and is now
responsible for purchasing, stock management and machine logistics. Only a few months after Ms Williams, the third colleague to join the company in quick succession was service engineer Ian Mason, who continues to support customers and reseller partners with his technical expertise.
Richard Williams and Louise Williams joined Hybrid a month apart over 20 years ago
All three started at Hybrid during the company’s first decade of operation and join colleagues Ginny Mitchell and Duncan Jefferies who hit the 20-year service milestone in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Contra Vision appoints new director of sales to drive growth A
dam Paget has been promoted to director of sales at Contra Vision to lead commercial strategy across the EMEA and APAC regions. As director of sales, Mr Paget will be responsible for developing and overseeing a profitable product range, optimising pricing strategies, and leading sales operations for printers and distributors.
Additionally, he will collaborate closely with the marketing team to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan aimed at driving engagement and educating key stakeholders. With a proven track record as head of sales for EMEA and APAC, Mr Paget brings extensive experience and strategic vision to his new position. His
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leadership will be instrumental in driving the company’s continued growth and innovation.
Mr Paget said: “My goal is to strengthen Contra Vision’s position as the global leader in one-way vision materials while expanding our product range and delivering exceptional value to our customers. We have an outstanding team and distribution network, and I am excited to accelerate growth across our key markets. I look forward to further enhancing our customer experience and driving the business to new heights.” Contra Vision’s leadership team is confident that Mr Paget’s expertise and strategic vision will propel the company’s success, ensuring continued innovation and expansion in the industry.
Adam Paget has been promoted to director of sales at Contra Vision
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