Xerox has appointed Simon Howells as the new manager for the Managed Print Services (MPS) at its Global Document Outsourcing of Xerox Middle East & Africa unit.

Simon’s primary role is to expand the company’s MPS division to address the needs of large organisations across in the Middle East, said the document management leader in a statement.

He will also further enhance the relationships with partners across the region selling Xerox Partner Print Services, it stated.  

Howells joined Xerox in 2003 at its UK operations on a graduate sales program and commenced his career as a strategic account manager in the division responsible for Xerox’s publishing and Graphic Arts business in the UK.

After handling various sales roles he went on to become the European account manager for one of Xerox’s largest clients in 2008. He then joined Xerox MEA and moved to Dubai to build and drive the MPS business in the Middle East.

“I am looking forward to working with a dedicated and enthusiastic team of partners to further develop business awareness around the benefits of MPS as well as increase Xerox’s brand presence throughout the region," said Howells, a BA Hons graduate from The University of West of England, Bristol.

"There is a significant market opportunity for genuine print services in the Middle East that will help clients reduce their costs, and improve their business efficiencies and workflow," he added.-TradeArabia News Service