Canon Australia has appointed ICT specialist Kaaren Lewis as general manager of sales for Canon Business Services.
Lewis has more than 20 years of sales and business management experience within the ICT industry, with a strong background across software, hardware and services, leading cross-functional businesses and start-up business within global organisations such as Hewlett Packard, Dell, Compaq, IBM and Insight.
“Kaaren has a successful track record of developing and implementing operating frameworks, financial management, strategies and programs that drive business, improve sales and increase margins across all customer segments,” says Gavin Gomes, director, Canon Business Services. “We are delighted with her appointment and know she will only strengthen our business.
“We believe that with her depth of skills, experience, relationships and network across Australia, New Zealand & Asia Pacific, Kaaren will greatly contribute to our success and establish a strong foundation for the future.”
Lewis said she’s excited to join such a successful and iconic brand with a positive culture and wonderful people.
“Canon, in conjunction with their Group Companies, Harbour IT and Converga, has such a broad portfolio of solutions across printing, services, medical imaging and network security all the way through to BPO, mail & hospitality services, IT Managed Services & Cloud solutions.
“This makes for a great combination and enables Canon to work with a broad spectrum of customers to deliver solutions that help them achieve their business outcomes in a competitive and challenging business environment.”
Lewis will be based at Canon Australia's Sydney headquarters in Macquarie Park.