Canon is celebrating a significant milestone on 21 January 2026 with the official graduation of its first cohort from the exclusive CPC (Canon Printing Consultant) programme. The comprehensive two-year curriculum has produced seven professional print graduates poised to tackle real-world market challenges.
The programme, initiated in late 2023 by Canon EMEA Marketing Director Ayman Aly, combined extensive practical, technical, and theoretical studies. Graduates are equipped to act as true print consultants, helping customers identify, realise, and maximise their business potential through a bespoke, consultative approach focused on measurable value creation and sustainable profitability.
The inaugural CPC graduates of 2025 include 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).
The upcoming graduation highlights a strategic move by Canon to proactively address real-world market demands with specialised expertise. The industry eagerly awaits the impact this new generation of highly-trained specialists will have on driving measurable value and sustainable profitability for customers.
