Epson India picks Toshiyuki Kasai as President!

Epson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions today announced the appointment of Mr. Toshiyuki Kasai to the newly created position of President at Epson India. Toshiyuki will be based out of Epson India's Bangalore headquarters. Toshiyuki is an Industrial Engineer from Waseda University and brings with him extensive experience spanning 30 years spent in various capacities within the Seiko Epson group.

Epson India has been growing rapidly for the last few years and expects to close this year with a turnover of approx Rs. 590 crores. As per latest IDC data for the Inkjet Printer market (Q4 2011), Epson now commands a Value market share of 36.6%, placing it very close to the market leader. In Dot Matrix printers Epson has a commanding 54% market share and in Point of Sale printers 52% market share. In projectors Epson is in a close fought battle for the top position.

"I am honoured to be given the responsibility of taking the Epson brand further in this exciting market. We have a strong team, some amazing products and an extremely robust channel in place at Epson India. I am excited and looking forward to providing the vision and direction to ensure further robust growth for Epson India while ensuring fair returns to all its stakeholders" said Mr. Toshiyuki Kasai.