Fujifilm has announced the promotion of Ashley Playford to the role of National Sales Manager, Graphic Systems. Playford was previously NSW Account Manager with Fujifilm Graphic Systems and his advancement follows the previous incumbent, Paul Budgen, moving across to Fuji Xerox Australia, which is a related entity to Fujifilm.
Playford has excellent technical credentials in addition to his sales and management skills.
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| Ashley Playford – National Sales Manager at Fujifilm. |
Prior to joining Fujifilm in 2014, he ran the digital print and prepress department with Sony DADC and is an experienced Mac operator, graphic and POP designer. He served his apprenticeship at UK printer GI Direct and Leicester College and passed his City & Guilds in Printing & Graphic Communications. He also holds a Diploma in Management from TAFE and has completed a Leadership Essentials course with the Australian Institute of Management.
In commencing the new role, Playford says: “I believe Fujifilm has the most comprehensive portfolio of graphic arts products and services in the industry. We cover Litho offset workflow, Flexography, Wide and superwide format digital, inks plates and other consumables. Innovation is key to any businesses success whilst respecting established procedures and methods. I’m looking forward to my new role and to continuing Fujifilm’s transformation of our industry through innovation.”
Acting Divisional Manager for Graphic Systems, Warren Hinder says: “Ashley has performed very well since moving from a production role and into sales with Fujifilm. Obviously, his technical experience is appreciated by customers and I am confident he will enjoy even greater success in this national sales managership role.”
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