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.
Warren Beard
Managing Director
Jason Bryant
Partner
Paul Stead
Partner
Connect Print was founded by Warren Beard, who brings decades of hands-on experience in digital production and a strong reputation for helping customers transform their print operations.
Formerly an owner and Director of Xeretec — then the largest Xerox reseller in Europe — Warren led the Production Division and played a pivotal role in shaping Xerox’s channel model. His deep knowledge of iGen, Iridesse and InkJet platforms has enabled countless customers to scale their businesses with confidence.
Supporting Warren is Jason Bryant, a highly respected industry specialist with over 20 years’ experience working directly with leading manufacturers including Konica Minolta, Canon, Ricoh and Xerox. Jason started his career with Xerox and has since delivered strategic sales leadership across the sector, helping customers identify the right technology to improve uptime, efficiency and profitability. His insight and customer-first approach form a key part of the value Connect Print delivers.
Together, Warren’s strategic vision and Jason’s broad manufacturer expertise ensure Connect Print offers something rare: truly independent guidance backed by real operational and commercial understanding — all supported by an established internal team that oversees everything from seamless delivery and installation to ongoing analyst support across your entire print ecosystem, as well as accurate and transparent billing. And through our focused quarterly reviews, we ensure that long after installation, your investment continues to perform exactly as promised.
Paul has 30+ years industry experience in a range of roles, including product marketing at Xerox, Public Sector sales and Commercial Print sales.
Working with Canon, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, OKI, Ricoh and Xerox on all ranges of monochrome and full-colour printing from desk-top devices to high-end continuous feed and inkjet printers, but always with the same thought in mind:- ‘What suits the customers’ requirements best?’
A founding member of ‘Print With Pride’ and ‘Young People in Print’, I’ve been very fortunate to meet a wide range of industry experts. If I don’t have the answer that you are looking for, there is a very good chance that I know someone who does.
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.