Fuji Xerox has promoted Peter Thomas to New Zealand managing director after hiring the former Westpac executive last year to lead an overhaul of the business tarnished by accounting irregularities.
Thomas, currently chief operating officer for New Zealand, takes over the top job on October 1. The Japanese company also announced a new position as chair of the local business, naming company veteran Haruhiko Imai to the post to "strengthen governance . . . galvanise the company's board meetings" and provide a bridge between the New Zealand operations and its parent company, it said in a statement.
The company was "ready to take on a new era as a rejuvenated and refreshed company," it said.
"Fuji Xerox is committed to resolving past issues experienced at this subsidiary and ensuring they do not happen again," said Isamu Sekine, CEO of Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific, the immediate parent of the local operations. "With this new team I'm confident we have the right individuals to lead this business and regain trust with not only customers but all stakeholders including staff by demonstrating the highest ethical standards."
Imai is a 34-year veteran of Fuji Xerox, most recently as US-based senior general manager for global account marketing.