Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the appointment of Jordan Liebman as senior vice president of marketing and communications. With more than two decades of visionary leadership, he brings a wealth of experience in building world-class brands, leveraging his expertise in global brand strategy, performance marketing, product development, demand generation and corporate communications.

In his new role, Liebman will oversee Konica Minolta's marketing and communications team. He will spearhead efforts to accelerate revenue growth, enhance brand visibility, strengthen the company's industry reputation and lead digital transformation initiatives that position the company for sustained success and growth.

"We are thrilled to welcome Jordan to our leadership team and are confident that he will deliver exceptional value and unparalleled experiences to our customers," said Sam Errigo, president and CEO, Konica Minolta. "His extensive marketing expertise across key disciplines will set us apart in the market, highlighting our products and solutions and propelling Konica Minolta into a bold new chapter of success."

"I'm honored to join Konica Minolta and lead such a talented team of dedicated innovators," Liebman said. "With Konica Minolta's strong legacy and pioneering spirit, we have a unique opportunity to achieve meaningful growth and push the boundaries of what's possible. I look forward to developing and executing forward-thinking strategies that will shape the future of our organization, further securing our position as a trusted leader in the marketplace."

In other news, Konica Minolta has announced that CRN has again named Laura Blackmer, president of dealer sales, as a 2024 Inclusive Channel Leader. In its second year, the list recognizes executives from vendor, distributor and solution-provider organizations who are dedicated to making a positive impact across the IT channel through inclusive leadership. This is Blackmer's second year on the list.

"Laura has been a driving force behind our Employee Resource Groups, including 'Step Forward,' a program dedicated to empowering women with leadership skills and guiding all employees on how to be agents of change," Errigo said. "Her leadership was also instrumental in the launch and management of our 'Step Together' initiative, designed to unite and uplift women within the office technology industry through collaboration and mutual inspiration. We are thrilled to see Laura receive this well-earned recognition."

The CRN 2024 Inclusive Channel Leaders honorees are passionate about advancing equity and diversity within their organizations, the channel and across the greater technology industry. With this recognition, CRN highlights these executives for their desire to foster inclusion and belonging.

"At Konica Minolta, we are dedicated to creating a culture where every voice is respected, and believe that inclusion is the driving force behind innovation and growth among our employees as well as within our dealer community," Blackmer said. "I'm honored to again be named an Inclusive Channel Leader by CRN. This acknowledgment underscores our commitment to embedding diversity and inclusion across every area of our business."

Blackmer's extensive list of awards also includes being named "Best Female Executive" seven times at the Frank Awards, The Cannata Report's annual awards that highlight excellence in business technology. She has ranked on Tigerpaw Software's Top 100 Influencers in the managed print industry two years in a row. Blackmer has also been named to CRN's Women of the Channel list six times and is a four-time Channel Chief. Blackmer was also part of CRN's inaugural Inclusive Channel Leaders list in 2023, and is a member of the Colorado State University Business Leadership Council.

"We are proud to recognize this year's honorees for their commitment to inclusivity across the channel," said Jennifer Follett, vice president of U.S. content and executive editor, CRN, The Channel Company. "With their transparent leadership, they help create welcoming environments where employees can bring their best selves to work to help their business succeed. Congratulations to these leaders for their deep dedication to bringing greater equity to the channel. We look forward to learning from their inclusive leadership and seeing what they achieve next."