Canon U.S.A. Appoints Yoruku Adachi Chairman and CEO

Canon U.S.A. announced the appointment of Joe Adachi as the company’s new Chairman and CEO. Since 2005, Mr. Adachi has been serving as President and CEO of Canon U.S.A., overseeing Canon’s operations in the Americas, and will maintain his current responsibilities as CEO. In addition, Yuichi Ishizuka has been named President and COO of Canon U.S.A.

In his new position, Mr. Ishizuka will be involved in the management of new business projects while continuing his current responsibilities as executive vice president and general manager for the Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, where he oversees the camera, video and inkjet printer groups.

“I look forward to my new assignment as President and COO of Canon U.S.A.,” said Ishizuka. “Mr. Adachi has a strong vision for our company’s future and I am honored to work together with him to take Canon to the next level.”

(Source: WhatTheyThink)