Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> February 17, 2003
DOMINIC PONTRELLI became Vice President of Marketing for Lanier
Worldwide, Inc., in 2001. His career with Lanier spans more than
21 years. Hired as a territory representative in 1980, Mr.
Pontrelli has held numerous positions of increasing
responsibility with the company, including National Account
Manager, District Manager and High Volume Marketing Manager. In
1995, as Director of Copying Systems, Mr. Pontrelli gained
valuable strategic marketing experience while working to
establish Lanier's initial relationship with Ricoh. In 1998, he
became National Sales Manager for Lanier Professional Services,
and recently led Lanier's global accounts program as Vice
President of Global Accounts. Mr. Pontrelli's responsibility
includes all marketing for Lanier Worldwide as well as the e-
business unit. Profile
TWST: Could you tell us about Lanier today as a company?Mr. Pontrelli: Lanier is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ricoh
Corporation. The acquisition occurred late January 2001. Lanier
is a