OKI Data Americas Announces Reorganization of Management Team

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Tue Jul 7, 2009 4:48pm EDT

Reorganization Will Optimize Communications with Tokyo-Based Parent Company OKI
Data Corporation


MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions
brand, today announced the reorganization of its management team intended to
optimize communications between OKI Data Americas and parent company OKI Data
Corporation in Tokyo, Japan. 

Mr. Jim Hargadon will become Advisor, Finance and Administration and Mr. Mick
Takahara will become Advisor, Corporate Planning. Mr. Hargadon and Mr. Takahara
will continue to report directly to President and CEO Stewart Krentzman. 

Mr. Kazutaka Onodera will join OKI Data Americas` Executive Management Team as
Executive Vice President and CFO, responsible for overseeing Human Resources,
Finance, Legal Affairs, Facilities and Information Systems. Mr. Onodera will
report directly to President and CEO Stewart Krentzman. Mr. Onodera has worked
for OKI Electric in Tokyo for 25 years, most recently in the Corporate Planning
office of the company`s headquarters location in Tokyo. 

Mr. Scott Becker will also join OKI Data Americas` Executive Management Team as
Executive Vice President of North America Sales and Marketing, reporting
directly to President and CEO Stewart Krentzman. In this position, he will be
responsible for marketing, sales and customer service in North America. Mr.
Becker previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing. 

"With a continued focus on increasing efficiencies in our business processes, we
are confident that this reorganization will improve communications with our
parent company, and ultimately position us for continued success in the
competitive marketplace," said Stewart Krentzman, President and CEO, OKI Data
Americas. 

About OKI Data Americas, Inc.

OKI Printing Solutions products are backed by comprehensive support from
authorized OKI Printing Solutions Solution Providers and Dealers. In addition,
the company provides live, toll-free1 technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America. 

OKI Printing Solutions is dedicated to being environmentally-conscious and
supporting our customers' increasing focus on the environment. In support of
those efforts, we offer customized printing solutions and multifunctional
products that help our customers reduce their impact on the environment and
increase operational efficiency. 

OKI Data Americas, Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary
of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized
document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including
digital color and monochrome printers, color and monochrome multifunction
products, serial impact dot matrix printers and thermal label printers, as well
as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. OKI Data Americas takes
a consultative approach to supporting every customer`s needs and delivering
individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company`s
innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric
Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems,
telecommunications and electronics; and an approximately $7.1 billion
multinational corporation according to its FY 2007 financial reporting. Keeping
its customers` needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2000 certified
and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR® certified products. As an extension of
the company`s dedication to its customers, OKI Data Americas created the Color
Me OKI philanthropic program to support the fight to eradicate breast and
colorectal cancers. The program celebrates those touched by both causes with
vintage vehicles and musical entertainment at fundraising events nationwide. For
more information, please visit www.colormeoki.com. 

OKI, Reg. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR Reg. T.M. U.S. EPA 

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Domus, Inc.
Keshia Holland, 215-772-2170
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or
OKI Data Americas
Susan Kirvan, 856-222-7258
sue.kirvan@okidata.com



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