Canon Middle East has successfully launched the first batch of graduates from its intensive Canon Certified Printing Consultant (CCPC) programme following two years of dedicated work. Held on 21 January 2026, the CCPC graduation was a defining milestone for the future of the professional print market.
Initiated in late 2023 by Canon EMEA Marketing Director Ayman Aly, the programme combined extensive practical, technical, and theoretical studies. “This programme was created to develop true consultants – professionals capable of guiding the printing industry through change, supporting the shift from analogue to digital, and translating technology into real business value,” says Aly.
The inaugural CCPC graduates of 2025 Ahmed Assal (Business Development Manager, Canon Middle East), Ahmed Hasoba (Account Manager, Canon EMEA), Muhammad Shaaban (Pro Print Account Manager, Canon EMEA), Nowfal K P (Business Development Manager, Canon Emirates), Ajish Paul (Business Developer Production Print, Canon Production Printing), Emre Polat (B2B Senior Sales Account Manager, Canon EMEA), and Omkar Vishwasrao (Assistant Manager, Genetco LLC Oman – Canon) successfully completed an intensive programme designed to transform print professionals into true consultants, capable of delivering measurable value to customers and driving sustainable growth in the pro print business.
“Throughout the programme, graduates developed the ability to approach customer challenges strategically by selecting the right technology for the right application, creating localised and creative solutions for the Middle East market, and delivering excellence in quality, finishing, competitiveness, and sustainability,” says Canon EMEA Regional B2B Marketing Lead Maria Andreeva.
As part of the achievement, the seven graduates were formally inducted into the exclusive Black Jacket Club – a symbol of print excellence and elite consultancy. “Membership represents more than recognition; it is a commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among a select group of professionals who are shaping the future of the industry,” adds Andreeva.
The graduation and celebrations marked a huge success for Canon’s newly graduated CCPC team and an important step forward for the professional print ecosystem.
