Why Connect Print?
Our People
Connect Print was created to bring clarity, independence, and commercial sense back to the world of production print. Too many print businesses were being sold what suited the manufacturer — not what worked best for their operation, workflow, or bottom line.
Our mission is simple: to help print businesses grow stronger through technology that’s operationally and commercially fit for purpose. As an independent partner, we work across leading brands including Xerox, Canon, Ricoh, Konica Minolta and Kyocera — so every recommendation starts with your goals, not a sales target.
Paul Stead
Paul brings 30+ years of experience across product marketing, public-sector sales and commercial print, working with Xerox, Canon, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, OKI and Ricoh across monochrome, colour, continuous-feed and production inkjet technologies. His focus is always on what best suits the customer. A founding member of Print With Pride and Young People in Print, Paul also brings an extensive network of industry specialists and expertise.
Warren Beard
Warren brings 25+ years of production print experience to Connect Print. Formerly an owner and Director of Xeretec, Europe’s largest Xerox reseller at the time, he led its Production Division and helped shape Xerox’s channel model. He played a key role in growing the business from £5m to £65m revenue. His strategic and commercial expertise now drives our independent, customer-focused approach to technology, investment and growth.
Jason Bryant
Jason brings 20+ years of print industry experience, having held senior sales roles with Xerox, Konica Minolta, Canon and Ricoh. Combining strong technical knowledge with a customer-first approach, he helps print businesses identify the right technology, workflow and commercial structure to improve uptime, efficiency and profitability. His extensive understanding of production print makes him a key part of Connect Print’s consultative approach.
Why Connect Print?
At Connect Print, we’re not tied to any single manufacturer. That means our only priority is you — your workflow, your margins, your growth. We partner with the leading OEMs, but we never sell on their behalf. Our role is to listen, understand, and guide you toward the right solution for your business objectives, both short and long term.
Our values
- Independence — free from vendor bias, we recommend only what’s right for your business
- Impartiality — every assessment is benchmarked against our proven 4-Point Framework.
- Honesty — we give you clear, straightforward advice — no sales fluff.
- Integrity — we act in your long-term interest, not for quick wins.
What success looks like
- Better — ROI and smoother workflows.
- Smarter — future‑ready investment decisions.
- Greater — client value and revenue opportunity.
Testimonials
“They didn’t just recommend a press, they showed us how to future‑proof our entire workflow. Independent, impartial advice that saved us time and money.”
Let’s Talk Digital Print
We’re always happy to answer your questions and assist you in finding the service that best suits your needs.
Your Benefits:
- Client-Focused: Dedicated to understanding and exceeding client expectations.
- Independent: Capable of working autonomously with efficiency and accountability.
- Results-Oriented: Committed to achieving measurable outcomes and lasting impact.
- Solution-Driven: Skilled at identifying challenges and delivering effective resolutions.