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Konica Minolta’s Blackmer named an Inclusive Channel Leader

September 10, 2024

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced that CRN has again named Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales, as a 2024 Inclusive Channel Leader.

In its second year, the list recognises executives from vendor, distributor and solution provider organisations who are dedicated to making a positive impact across the IT channel through inclusive leadership. This is Blackmer’s second year on the list.

“Laura has been a driving force behind our Employee Resource Groups, including ‘Step Forward,’ a program dedicated to empowering women with leadership skills and guiding all employees on how to be agents of change,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO of Konica Minolta. “Her leadership was also instrumental in the launch and management of our ‘Step Together’ initiative, designed to unite and uplift women within the office technology industry through collaboration and mutual inspiration. We are thrilled to see Laura receive this well-earned recognition.”

The CRN 2024 Inclusive Channel Leaders honourees are passionate about advancing equity and diversity within their organisations, the channel and across the greater technology industry. With this recognition, CRN highlights these executives for their desire to foster inclusion and belonging.

“At Konica Minolta, we are dedicated to creating a culture where every voice is respected, and believe that inclusion is the driving force behind innovation and growth among our employees as well as within our dealer community,” said Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales, Konica Minolta. “I’m honoured to again be named an Inclusive Channel Leader by CRN. This acknowledgment underscores our commitment to embedding diversity and inclusion across every area of our business.”

Blackmer’s extensive list of awards also includes being named “Best Female Executive” seven times at the Frank Awards, The Cannata Report’s annual awards that highlight excellence in business technology. She has ranked on Tiger Paw Software’s Top 100 Influencers in the managed print industry two years in a row. Blackmer has also been named to CRN’s prestigious Women of the Channel list six times and is a four-time Channel Chief. Blackmer was also part of CRN’s inaugural Inclusive Channel Leaders list in 2023 and is a member of the Colorado State University Business Leadership Council.

“We are proud to recognise this year’s honourees for their commitment to inclusivity across the channel. With their transparent leadership, they help create welcoming environments where employees can bring their best selves to work to help their business succeed,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “Congratulations to these leaders for their deep dedication to bringing greater equity to the channel. We look forward to learning from their inclusive leadership and seeing what they achieve next.”

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