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Katun Corporation expands Christophe Capony Responsibilities in appointing him as general Manager for Germany and Austria
Friday 01. February 2008 - Katun Corporation consolidates his leading position and supports its growth in the German and Austrian markets by appointing Christophe Capony as General Manager Katun Germany.
Katun Corporation, the world leading supplier for imaging supplies and parts for office and computer equipment, announces today the expanded responsibilities of Christophe Capony. In addition to his duties as General Manager for Benelux-France-Scandinavia and Switzerland, Christophe Capony is now also General Manager for Germany and Austria subsidiaries.
Christophe Capony started his career at Katun France in 2003 as Sales Manager. He was promoted as General Manager for Katun France early 2006 and as General Manager for Benelux-France-Scandinavia-Switzerland in 2007. Thanks to his strong expertise within the business world, these countries have grown very fast in terms of operational and financial development. In his new position, Christophe Capony will be in charge of managing Katun Germany in order to consolidate the leading position and growth of Katun Corporation on the 1st European market for Office equipment industry.
Christophe Capony will still report to Karl Cerny, Vice-President Director and Operation General Manager for EAME Business Unit.
Christophe Capony, (41), ESSEC says: « Germany is a strategic market for Katun because of its size and density. We have strengthened our teams in the front and back office. Kirsten Banditt has been promoted Sales and Operation Manager. Stephan Oellers keeps the positions of Financial Manager as well as Customer Service Manager, Joern Buhbe is now managing the Products range/ pricing. I have the full confidence in this team that will drive Katun Germany towards success in 2008»
Karl Cerny, Vice-President Director and Operation General Manager for EAME Business Unit, adds: « Christophe Capony is an excellent General Manager for Benelux-France-Scandinavia-Switzerland. Im fully confident in his way to drive Katun Germany towards success and the management of his existing business areas. He is the ideal person to manage this new division and lead the team, supplying brilliant results.