Konica Minolta has announced the appointment of James Pittick as Sales Director, effective from 1st June 2026. James will lead all of Konica Minolta’s UK direct and indirect sales channels, driving growth for the company’s Digital Workplace and Professional Print business lines.



James joins with more than 20 years’ experience across printing, technology, and managed services sectors.  He has held senior commercial leadership roles with a proven track record of building high performing teams and delivering sustained growth across public and private sectors, through direct and indirect channels. His extensive expertise includes solutions led sales, print and workflow technologies, and partner ecosystem development, alongside knowledge gained in adjacent technology and services industries.

His appointment supports Konica Minolta’s ongoing transformation, strengthening its commercial leadership in the UK, as the company continues to evolve its operating model and deepen its engagement with customers and partners. James will play a central role in bringing even greater cohesion, consistency, and customer focus across the organisation’s UK sales operations.

Commenting on his new appointment, James said: “I’m delighted to be joining Konica Minolta to lead the UK sales function at such a pivotal stage in its transformation. The company has a strong heritage in imaging technology and a clear vision for the future.  Their reputation for customer focus, innovation, and trusted partnerships, enable the delivery of innovative solutions that help customers transform how they work. I’m looking forward to working with Konica Minolta’s teams, partners, and customers to accelerate growth across all channels, helping customers realise the full value of our digital workplace and professional print solutions.”

Rob Ferris, CEO of Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, also commented: “James’s extensive industry knowledge, multi-channel experience, and ability to lead successful high performing teams make him an exceptional addition to our team. His appointment strengthens our senior leadership team, as we continue to build an even more agile, customer centric organisation. I look forward to welcoming James and working closely with him, as we continue to strengthen our position across our digital workplace solutions and helping customers ignite their print possibilities.”

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