Canon India appoints Manabu Yamazaki as new President and CEO

Canon India has announced the appointment of Manabu Yamazaki as the new President and CEO, effective April 1, 2021. In his new role, Mr Yamazaki will be spearheading Canon’s business strategy and operations in India. Before his new role, he the Chief Regional Officer for the brand in Eastern China. There, he oversaw various functions in the APAC region. He has been associated with Canon since 1989. According to the company, he has been a notable contributor in business management across many markets of Canon. These include European, Middle Eastern, Russian, and African markets.

Yamazaki has worn multiple hats throughout his storied career. But in his new role, he will oversee the strategic operations of Canon India. His major work will include strengthening the existing core businesses. He also aims to bolster the growth in the brand’s imaging expertise in newer multiple areas in India.

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Mr Manabu Yamazaki expressed that he looks forward to working closely “with a team of highly skilled professionals” at Canon India. He said, “As a vibrant nation, India is brimming with entrepreneurship. It holds vast potential for exploring newer creative avenues. We, at Canon, are fully committed to the Indian market and I am looking forward to building on Canon’s track record of success and innovation and continuing to deliver value and delight to all stakeholders. Considering the vast reach and diversity, we will continue with our endeavour of expanding product propositions and presence across different parts of the country.”

During the pandemic, Canon led through uncertainty, adapted to changing customer needs, and took its customer service to the next level. Canon successfully weathered the storm caused by the pandemic. Canon has been constantly adding new products to its portfolio and has also expanded its regional outlets in the past year. It emerged as one of the pioneering brands in the imaging industry to help create memories that last a lifetime. It has also helped customers simplify their business infrastructure.