Konica Minolta South Africa (KMSA) has announced the promotion of Mohammed Vachiat to chief commercial officer (CCO).
Vachiat began his career at Konica Minolta South Africa in 2002 as a software engineer, later taking on roles such as specialist support engineer, solutions consultant and business solutions product manager. Most recently, he served as the GM for direct sales, where he led the company’s sales operations.
“I am excited to embrace this new role and continue working alongside the incredibly talented team at Konica Minolta South Africa. Over the course of my career, I’ve witnessed firsthand how innovation and technology can drive business success. I look forward to advancing the commercial growth of Konica Minolta South Africa and ensuring that we consistently exceed our customers’ expectations,” says Vachiat.
As CCO, Vachiat will continue to lead Konica Minolta South Africa’s sales strategy, overseeing dealers, branches, and the development of programs that drive growth, market share, and sales performance.
“We are proud to have Mohammed as our new CCO. His extensive experience, deep understanding of the market, and unwavering commitment to delivering value to our customers make him the perfect person to lead our commercial efforts and steer the business toward continued success,” says Marc Pillay, CEO of Konica Minolta South Africa.