Press release from the issuing company:
The Cannata Report, a leading intelligence resource for the imaging, business technology and managed print services industry, presents its 2025 Frank Award for Best Male Executive to Toshiba America Business Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer Larry White.
The honor recognizes the year’s outstanding male executive leader in the office technology industry who demonstrates exceptional vision, integrity, and performance. Honorees are evaluated by the dealer channel on their leadership impact, contributions to innovation and business growth, commitment to dealer and customer success, and dedication to advancing the industry as a whole.
“Larry White’s recognition as Best Male Executive demonstrates the tremendous respect he has earned from office technology dealers nationwide throughout his distinguished career in the industry,” says The Cannata Report President and Chief Executive Officer CJ Cannata. “Larry’s tenure as CEO has been marked by innovative, forward-thinking leadership, consistent messaging, and accessibility. In addition to his intellect, Larry is uniquely personable and likable. He effortlessly infuses an inherent, authentic wit and congeniality into his role. His recognition as Best Male Executive, determined by votes cast in our 2025 Annual Dealer Survey, confirms that the dealer community values White’s stewardship, including the strategic partner initiatives he has implemented, the support he and his team consistently provide, and the flair with which he oversees it all.”
Toshiba has celebrated 21 Frank Awards since the accolades were first presented in 1985. This number includes eight Best Male Executive honors as well as eight Best-in-Class recognitions (more than any other manufacturer). Votes from The Cannata Report’s Annual Dealer Survey determine award nominees and winners.
“Receiving the Frank Award for Best Male Executive within our industry is a true honor,” states White. “I’m so very thankful to the entire reseller community and to the Cannata family for presenting this award to me. I also thank our team of Toshiba employees, particularly the ones who don’t receive the recognition they deserve, for creating a company where people enjoy working and one with which people enjoy partnering.”
Before ascending to Toshiba America Business Solutions’ top job in June 2021, White served as the company’s chief operating officer. Within this leadership role, he oversaw strategic planning across the organization, with specific responsibility for Toshiba’s sales, customer service, supply chain, innovation, professional services, and solutions marketing operations throughout North and South America.
White holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas Tech University and, in 2023, was one of four individuals recognized as a Distinguished Alumni by the Rawls School of Business at Texas Tech.
