Tate was previously managing director of print manager Centurion, which was acquired by the Leeds-based print and print management group in 2002.
His responsibilities at Communisis will be taken over by finance director Mark Whiteling.
It is understood that Tate is pursuing other opportunities outside of the print industry.
Tate to leave Communisis
Communisis managing director of European print management services Simon Tate is to leave the company.