The winds of change: 15 July 2009

10 July 2009

**The printing industry has more people coming and going than an airport. This week, Print 21 brings you the new faces at Canon, Epson and Salmat.**

Hamlin heads Canon direct sales
Richard Hamlin joins Canon as senior general manager, direct sales.

Beginning the new role this month Hamlin (pictured) takes responsibility for all direct sales for Canon nationally, including business hardware, software and managed services.

Prior to joining Canon, Hamlin held several management positions within Brambles Limited, the last being managing director, Recall UK. He replaces Nick Peterson, who has been with Canon for four years.

“I’m looking to provide the market with a sales team that delivers effective, tailored end-to-end document solutions,” said Hamlin. “More than anything we’re providing solutions that support our customers’ individual commercial, technological and environmental needs.”

Allan Corder, chief operating officer and deputy managing director, Canon Australia, welcomed Hamlin on board. “Richard brings significant senior management experience, gained in Australia and the United Kingdom, and will help to further develop Canon Australia as a leader in business printing and document management solutions,” he said.

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Terry Crawford signs on at Epson

Terry Crawford continues his career in the inkjet sector of the printing industry with his latest move to Epson as national business development manager – sign and display. He is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most experienced professionals in inkjet. His trajectory includes time with GSA, Fujifilm, Fujifilm Sericol before moving across to EFI. Following the reorganisation of EFI with the Vuetec product range being handled in Australia by DES, Terry has switched to Epson to replace Andreas Johansson, who is the new graphic arts sales director at Kayell.

At this rate Terry will have a greater in-depth understanding than anyone else of just about every inkjet brand out there.

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New Salmat CFO
Salmat appoints Chad Barton as its new chief financial officer.

Barton commences employment on 3 August and will work alongside current CFO, Colin Wright, until November.

Chief executive officer, Grant Harrod, believes that Barton has the necessary background and skills to perform the role well. “We are very pleased to confirm Chad’s appointment and the several month crossover period will ensure a detailed and thorough handover,” he said.

“[He] has a proven ability to manage complex and large finance functions within businesses of scale. In his previous positions he has developed and integrated new financial systems, driven process improvements and provided strategic support to the executive team and board.”

Prior to joining Salmat, Barton was CFO at Electronic Data Systems and financial positions with Singtel Optus Limited, Sun Systems and HIH Winterthur Insurance.