Canon India appoints Toshiaki Nomura as president and CEO
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Canon India has appointed Toshiaki Nomura as its new President and CEO starting July 1. Nomura, with Canon since 1999, previously led Canon's Business Imaging Solution division in Southeast and South Asia. He aims to leverage India's dynamic market potential, focusing on core imaging and printing while expanding into new segments like surveillance and industrial printing. Under Nomura's leadership, Canon plans aggressive expansion into tier-2 and 3 cities, strengthening its brand presence nationwide.
By Brinda Sarkar, ET Bureau
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Digital imaging technology company Canon India has appointed Toshiaki Nomura as its new president and chief executive officer from July 1.
“India’s vibrant and dynamic market offers immense potential, and we are at an exciting stage in our growth journey, by harnessing these opportunities and expanding into new segments," said Nomura. “Along with continuing our focus on strengthening our core business of imaging and printing, I am particularly excited about contributing to development of new businesses such as surveillance, business solutions and industrial printing.”
With Nomura at the helm, the company aims to continue its growth trajectory by aggressively expanding into tier-2 and 3 cities, developing new business segments, and strengthening brand presence across the nation.
Canon, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has about 169,000 employees worldwide. Its consolidated net sales for fiscal 2023 (ended December 31, 2023) totalled $29.44 billion (at an exchange rate of ¥142=U.S. $1).
Canon India is the sales and marketing subsidiary of Canon. It started operations in 1997. The company has offices in 10 cities across India with merchandise warehousing facilities at four locations. It has 1,000 employees and more than 850 channel partners.
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Nomura has been associated with Canon since 1999. Prior to joining Canon India, Nomura played a pivotal role in leading Canon's Business Imaging Solution (BIS) division in the Canon Southeast and South Asia regions.Empower Your Corporate Journey with Strategic Skill Courses
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With Nomura at the helm, the company aims to continue its growth trajectory by aggressively expanding into tier-2 and 3 cities, developing new business segments, and strengthening brand presence across the nation.
Canon, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has about 169,000 employees worldwide. Its consolidated net sales for fiscal 2023 (ended December 31, 2023) totalled $29.44 billion (at an exchange rate of ¥142=U.S. $1).
Canon India is the sales and marketing subsidiary of Canon. It started operations in 1997. The company has offices in 10 cities across India with merchandise warehousing facilities at four locations. It has 1,000 employees and more than 850 channel partners.
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