(Tokyo, Japan & Weymouth, MA) June 20, 2006 -- InfoTrends, the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry, today announced the appointment of Keiichi Maesato as General Manager for its Japanese operations. As General Manager, Mr. Maesato will strengthen and expand InfoTrends’ presence in Asia by maintaining and expanding client relationships throughout the region. He will oversee the delivery of InfoTrends’ continuous information services, administer market research and consulting projects, and manage all local conferences. Mr. Maesato brings more than 24 years of sales and marketing experience to his new position. Prior to joining InfoTrends, he held several senior-level positions at International Data Group companies, including International Marketing Solutions and International Data Group, as well as a Senior Analyst position at James Capel Securities. Through these positions, Mr. Maesato was able to support and build the global marketing strategies of several leading Japanese information technology companies, including Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric, NEC, Fujitsu, Sony, and Panasonic. “We are very excited and pleased to have Keiichi join our team,” commented Charlie Pesko, Managing Director for InfoTrends. “His extensive and well-rounded industry knowledge will be of great value to our Japanese clients as well as the company as a whole.”