Canon India announces leadership transition
April 6, 2021
Manabu Yamazaki takes over the baton from Kazutada Kobayashi, who was at the helm for 9 years in India.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. announced the appointment of Manabu Yamazaki as the new President & CEO for Canon India, effective 1 April 2021.
In his new role, Yamazaki will be spearheading Canon’s business strategy and operations in India. 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.
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.
Commenting on his appointment, Yamazaki newly appointed President & CEO 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.”
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