Former OKI Data Australia sales director Tony Grima has been promoted to managing director of the print technology manufacturer’s Australia/New Zealand business, replacing Alex Kawamura, who's returning to Japan to take up a new role. OKI manufacturers a range of wide format inkjet printers for indoor and outdoor signage, POS, labelling and vehicle wraps.
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| Tony Grima, MD OKI Data ANZ |
Grima, a former Fuji Xerox Australia country manager, joined Oki Data Australia in 2018 as its sales director. Kawamura, who’s been in MD ANZ since 2017, will now lead the company’s product development and business division in Japan.
“I am honoured to be appointed as the new managing director for the ANZ region,” said Grima. “We have just celebrated our 10-year anniversary in December last year, and I am looking forward to working with our talented team and partners as the managing director in 2020.”
In a press release, OKI Data said Grima, who takes up his new role on 29 January, will focus on introducing the new Oki Advantage Partner Program and online partner portal in A/NZ.
“At OKI, we truly value our partners and this program shows our commitment in offering them a great support network,” Grima said. “The program focuses on providing the assistance and tools needed to become a successful OKI partner and continued nurturing to build a strong and successful working relationship.”
Kawamura added: “We are extremely pleased that Tony will become the new managing director for OKI Data Australia. His leadership skill and wealth of experience in business development will be invaluable in accelerating the business growth of OKI in the ANZ region. I wish him and the team all the best.”
Grima previously held several management positions over 13 years at global manufacturing company, Avery Dennison Corporation. These included including General Manager for Central Europe and General Manager for Australia and New Zealand.
OKI Data Australia & New Zealand is a leading global manufacturer of printing solutions. Over 30 years ago, OKI pioneered LED technology. OKI offers a wide range of solutions including digital colour and mono printers and multifunction products. Most recently, OKI released the ColorPainter range of large format inkjet printers. It also offers managed print services and a free trial program - 'Try OKI'.
Headquartered in Sydney and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, the local operation also has offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, as well as Auckland, New Zealand.
https://www.oki.com/au/printing
