Canon India Pvt. Ltd. announced the appointment of Manabu Yamazaki as the new President & CEO for Canon India, effective April 1, 2021.He takes over the baton from Kazutada Kobayashi, who was at the helm for 9 years leading growth in the India market.
In his new role, Yamazaki will be spearheading Canon’s business strategy and operations in India and will work towards strengthen the existing core businesses and bolster the growth in the brand’s imaging expertise in newer multiple areas in India.
Commenting on his appointment, Manabu Yamazaki said, “I am delighted and excited to join Canon India and to work closely with a team of highly skilled professionals here. As a vibrant nation, India is brimming with entrepreneurship and 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.”
Before his new role, he was working as the Chief Regional Officer for the brand in Eastern China, overseeing various functions in the APAC region. Mr. Yamazaki has been associated with Canon since 1989 and has also been a notable contributor in business management across European, Middle Eastern, Russian, and African markets.
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