Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia has appointed Takashi Otani as its new managing director, with outgoing MD Takayuki Togo promoted to a global role.
Otani will also hold the title of corporate vice-president overseeing the business’ Oceania operations, overseeing the Australian business as part of the role.
With over 30 years of experience in the Fujifilm Group, Otani will be moving to Australia. He was previously the Fujifilm BI graphic communication business group corporate vice-president.
Prior to this, Otani was president of Fuji Xerox Korea from 2018 to 2021. He has also served as senior manager of Fujifilm’s graphic system division and senior manager of human resources, in addition to other roles in Japan, China and the US.
Otani expressed his excitement at the opportunities ahead and said Fujifilm BI Australia is at a strategic turning point with investments in the local operations that will be of benefit to customers, partners and employees.
“Our Australian operation is making significant and continuous improvements to the way we serve our customers and partners. We’re investing strategically to ensure we deliver exceptional customer experiences, access to leading products and services through the best partners and that we continue to deliver new innovative solutions that never stop delivering value. I am looking forward to relocating to Australia soon and meeting everyone,” he said.
Togo will continue in Fujifilm BI, taking on a new role that will be pivotal in the continued global growth of the business into Europe and the Americas.
“Although I am sad to leave Australia, I am excited to take on the new opportunities ahead. The accomplishments of Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia since I joined in 2018 are a testament to the team that supported me in my time here which included transitioning to our new brand in 2021 to the acquisition and integration of the CSG and CodeBlue businesses and much more,” he said.
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