Katun Appoints Cinzia Gandini as General Manager of Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Katun Appoints Cinzia Gandini as General Manager of Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Minneapolis, MN – January 8, 2026 – Katun Corporation (Katun), a global leader in OEM-equivalent imaging supplies and provider of Arivia multifunction printers (MFPs), today announced the appointment of Cinzia Gandini as General Manager of Katun Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective January 1, 2026.

Since joining Katun as Director of Marketing in 2018, Cinzia has played an integral role in expanding the company’s solutions portfolio, advancing sustainability initiatives, and supporting consistent sales growth across the region.

She brings more than 30 years of business experience, having held leadership roles in sales and marketing at 3M and Imation. Her collaborative leadership style and deep understanding of partner needs have helped strengthen Katun’s market visibility and reinforce relationships with dealer partners.

In her new role, Cinzia will oversee the strategic direction of Katun’s EMEA operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support dealer partners and the company’s expanding portfolio.

“We are excited to welcome Cinzia into this critical leadership role,” said Chenyi Chiu, CEO of Katun. “Her proven industry experience, strategic vision, and commitment to our valued partners will be instrumental in guiding Katun into its next phase of growth.”

“I’m honored to step into this role and grateful for the opportunity to continue working with such a talented global team,” said Cinzia Gandini, General Manager, Katun EMEA. “I look forward to building on our momentum, strengthening our partner relationships, and delivering meaningful value to our customers across the region.”

Former General Manager of Katun EMEA, Heidi Boller, will step down from her role after more than 35 years with the company. Effective January 1, 2026, she will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor for EMEA Leadership Transition and Development, where she will continue to support leadership continuity and organizational development.

About Katun 
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Katun Corporation (Katun) is one of the world’s leading providers of OEM-equivalent imaging supplies and a comprehensive range of products and services for printers, copiers, and multifunction printers (MFPs). In 2024, Katun launched Arivia, their first line of MFPs. Katun has more than 45 years of experience in the office technology industry and serves approximately 8,000 dealer and distributor partners globally. Harnessing their wealth of industry expertise, Katun aims to bring clients, ‘Success Made Simple,’ offering products and services focused on reliability, simplicity, and innovation. www.katun.com

Media Contact – 
Allie Kern, 
Public Relations Manager 
Allison.Kern@Katun.com

European Media Contact – 
Kim Bryant,
Marketing Communications Manager 
Kim.Bryant@Katun.com