Matthew Searle, Director, Canon Partner Channel, Canon UK & Ireland

Matthew Searle was appointed Director of the Canon Partner Channel in December 2007 and currently heads up a team of 100 people, including Sales, Service and Support functions.

Primarily responsible for sales of Canon Business Solutions products and services through Accredited Partners (50% of all unit sales), Matthew’s focus is on continuing development and growth of the Canon Partner Channel and strengthening the proposition to ensure Canon remains the partner of choice.

Matthew has worked at Canon for over 15 years with various roles including managing Marketing Communications and New Media Development in Canon Europe. He has also led various company re-structuring programmes and recently he has established and developed the distribution route to market for the Canon Partner Channel.

Matthew is married and is a keen supporter of AFC Wimbledon.  In his spare time he enjoys travel, walking, listening to music, dining out with friends and motorsports.