Canon appoints new Marketing Manager for Republic of Ireland

Canon, a world-leader in digital imaging solutions for the home and office, has announced the appointment of Jonothan Sultan (pictured) to the position of Marketing Manager, Canon Consumer Imaging, Republic of Ireland. 

Sultan joins Canon following a highly focused marketing career spanning over 18 years in the business to consumer and technology/telecoms sectors.  His broad experience comes from working for a variety of leading multinationals in hardware, software and services; including Dixons Store Group, Gateway Computers and the GSM Association.

Leaving his recent position as Media Account Manager for iTouch Ireland, Sultan will be responsible for devising cost-effective and results driven marketing campaigns for Canon in the Republic of Ireland across all of its consumer imaging products: digital still compact & SLR cameras, camcorders, photo printers, inkjet & laser all-in-ones, scanners, fax machines, personal desktop copiers, projectors, web cameras, video conferencing cameras and binoculars.

Sultan states his goals on joining Canon: I'm looking forward to playing a key part in making Canon the number one requested digital imaging brand by discerning consumers all over Ireland.  A key focus will also be working with our valued resellers and enhancing the marketing and support we offer in order to further develop our business with them.

Philip Brady, Country Manager for Canon Ireland, commented; Jonothan brings a wealth of marketing experience to Canon and were delighted to welcome him to the marketing team here in Ireland.  His passion for photography coupled with his expertise in marketing technology in Ireland, will help bolster and expand upon our already strong market position helping to drive our product ranges forward amongst consumers and resellers alike.
 
About Canon (UK) Limited

Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for the home and office environments. Canon has a global philosophy of Kyosei - living and working together for the common good, which clearly demonstrates commitment to customers, staff and the environment shared by all.

Canon (UK) Ltd is the UK marketing and sales operation for the US$32 billion global company based in Tokyo, Japan.  In the UK Canon employs around 2,000 people in various locations including Ireland and has achieved sales of 541m in 2005.

The main business focus for Canon (UK) Ltd is in two clearly defined market segments: Business Solutions covering both the office and professional printing environments (including: multifunctional printers, IT consultation, photocopiers, printers, large format printers, fax machines, document management hardware & software) and Consumer Imaging (input solutions: film and digital cameras, camcorders, binoculars and scanners; and output solutions: Ink Jet printers, fax machines, desktop multifunctionals and multimedia LCD projectors).