RICOH Graphic Communications Business Unit appoints new president

Koji Miyao has been named the new President of the RICOH Graphic Communications (RGC) Business Unit, RICOH Company Ltd. He succeeded Sergio Kato on January 1, 2023. Koji has enjoyed many pivotal roles during his 22 years with RICOH, most recently as General Manager, Business Management Division, RGC. He joined RICOH Company Ltd in 2000, where he was responsible for marketing high-speed colour laser printers for overseas markets. Six years later, he joined RICOH Americas Corporation as Director of Business Development, where he headed up strategic investment for printer sales through IT distribution channels.

Later, he assumed a Senior Manager role as Marketing Director, where he was responsible for new business development and commercialisation of mobile, cloud printing, and medical printing devices. After returning to Japan in 2014, as General Manager of the Office Printing Division, he oversaw Office Printing, maintenance, and supply business strategy. In 2018 he was appointed Chairman and President of RICOH China, after which the company enjoyed three consecutive years of its highest profits.