Brian Phipps, formerly general manager at Mutoh America Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., has been appointed vice president and general manager for the manufacturer of wide-format printers and cutters. He will oversee the continued growth of North and Latin American sales and operations. In his new role, he will work on new product development and provide input on the company’s future, working under the direction of Hisayoshi Aoki, president of Mutoh America, who resides in Tokyo, Japan.