Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, has appointed Takahiro Hiraki its new Managing Director. Hiraki joined Mimaki Engineering in 1997 as a sales representative for the Mimaki CF-series. Over the next 20 years, he held various sales positions in the company.

In 2019, Hiraki joined the board of directors and was assigned management responsibility for Mimaki Europe. His appointment as Managing Director of the region this year reflects his commitment to the organization and enthusiasm for this diverse, innovative, and successful part of the Mimaki business.

Mimaki Europe also appointed Ryosuke Nakayama as the new Executive Assistant to Hiraki. Nakayama joined Mimaki Engineering in 2012 and during his 8 years at the company, has excelled in marketing, sales, and product management roles worldwide. Nakayama’s extensive experience, expertise and diverse skillset will be substantial assets to the Mimaki Europe management team.