The Philadelphia Business Journal, a leading business publication in Greater Philadelphia, Ricoh’s North American headquarters region, honoured Joji Tokunaga in its 7th Annual awards programme.
Ricoh USA Inc. announced Joji Tokunaga, President and CEO of Ricoh Americas, has been honoured as a Most Admired CEO by Philadelphia Business Journal. In the publication’s 7th annual Most Admired CEO Awards programme, it honours established leaders who have a strong record of innovation in their field, a commitment to quality, a strong vision, a commitment to diversity in the workplace and contributions to Greater Philadelphia.
As CEO of an information management and digital services company, Tokunaga leads a team of more than 15,000 employees across the nation who are part of a global organisation committed to helping more than 1.4 million businesses, large and small, navigate a work environment that is far different than it was a few short months ago. He has more than 35 years of sales, marketing, and general management experience, including many leadership positions with Ricoh where he has helped direct several business acquisitions.
Ricoh said that Tokunaga’s leadership style is centred on celebrating Ricoh’s greatest resource: its employees. He believes that Ricoh employees set the company apart and applauds their enthusiasm, tenacity, and appetite for innovation to help create an environment of positivity and possibility. When speaking to employees, he continually says, “Ricoh is powered by you.” Particularly today that encouragement has been noted to help inspire his staff to do its best for the community, customers, fellow employees and partners.
“I am truly honoured by this amazing recognition. But I cannot take full responsibility for it. A team is only as powerful as the collective, and our collective Ricoh is powered by our employees, our team,” said Joji Tokunaga, President and CEO, Ricoh Americas. “Our job serving our customers with innovative digital services and information management solutions is one important part of who we are. We are also committed to our communities and our neighbours. Holistically, this is what makes Ricoh who we are, and what makes me so proud to lead us. Thank you for this incredible recognition.”