Xerox CEO John Visentin passes away after 'ongoing illness'

Visentin has died after complications from an ongoing illness

Xerox CEO John Visentin passed away on Tuesday aged 59 after complications from an ongoing illness, the company has announced.

The vendor says it it is "profoundly saddened" by his death.

He is survived by his wife and five daughters.

Steve Bandrowczak, Xerox's president and chief operations officer since 2018, has been appointed as interim CEO.

"We are all greatly saddened by this tragic news and are keeping his family at the forefront of our thoughts in this difficult time," said Bandrowczak.

"John's vision was clear, and the Xerox team will continue fulfilling it - not only to deliver on our commitments to our shareholders, customers and partners - but also to pursue John's legacy."