Ramsey, NJ, July 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced today that Chief Technologist for Workplace Hub , Christian Mastrodonato, has been identified as a Young Influencer for 2018 by The Cannata Report, the leading intelligence resource for business technology and imaging solutions resellers. The Young Influencers recognition initiative began five years ago with a goal of acknowledging, highlighting, and promoting young people performing critical roles within the business technology, managed services, and imaging industry. Mastrodonato joined Konica Minolta in 2014 as a Chief Technologist and Service Lab Manager at a time when the company was setting up its Business Innovation Center in Europe. Since that time, Mastrodonato’s journey has come to reflect how Konica Minolta has worked towards, and achieved, its transformation as a leading provider of IT services and commercial print solutions. “I’m truly honored to receive this recognition from The Cannata Report,” said Mastrodonato. “I can only add that the level of cross-team collaboration, open communication, and an organization staffed with talented colleagues is what made this all possible.” Mastrodonato joins Rick Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Konica Minolta, in his recognition by The Cannata Report. Taylor has been honored as Best Male Executive by The Cannata Report for a record eleven years, most recently in 2017. Taylor’s accolades from The Cannata Report are determined by its Annual Dealer Survey, now in its 33rd year. Kay Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Marketing, at Konica Minolta added, “Christian Mastrodonato and Rick Taylor reflect how our culture encourages innovative thinking, perseverance, and the freedom to explore new ideas at Konica Minolta that produce the high-quality business solutions our customers have come to expect.” About The Cannata Report Since its launch in1982, The Cannata Report has been the leading intelligence resource for imaging reseller principals and senior executives within the business technology, managed services, and imaging industry. Forward-thinking analysis and thought leadership complement in-depth coverage of a wide range of topics including professional services, workflow solutions, IT management, office products, production and industrial print, supplies, vendor finance, mergers and acquisitions, breaking news, market trends, and more. The Cannata Report also hosts an Annual Awards & Charities Dinner honoring industry excellence and raising funds for charitable organizations nationwide. About Konica Minolta Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is reshaping and revolutionizing the Workplace of the Future™ (www.reshapework.com) with its expansive smart office product portfolio from IT Services ( All Covered ), ECM, Managed Print Services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 11 consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2017 America's Best Employers list. The World Technology Awards recently named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for six consecutive years. It partners with its clients to give shape to ideas and work to bring value to our society. For more information, please visit: www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook , YouTube , and Twitter. # # # # # Workplace of the Future is a trademark of Konica Minolta, Inc.
Stacey Sujeebun Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. +1 201-236-4272 PR@kmbs.konicaminolta.us
