Canon Names New Head of Imaging Systems Group
February 4, 2008
Canon U.S.A. announced that Tamotsu "Ted" Nakamura will
become Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A.'s
Imaging Systems Group, effective today. Mr. Nakamura succeeds Ryoichi
Bamba, who transferred from Canon U.S.A. to become President and Chief
Executive Officer of Canon Europe.
Mr.
Nakamura joins Canon U.S.A. from Canon Canada, where he was President
and Chief Executive Officer since 2001. Prior to Canon Canada, Mr.
Nakamura was President of Canon Mexicana S. de R.L., de C.V. He joined
the Canon family in 1984 and has held various planning, marketing and
management positions throughout the Company over the years, including
positions with the Canon Electronic Typewriter Division and Canon
Business Machines, Inc.
According to Joe Adachi, president and
chief executive officer, Canon U.S.A., "Canon Canada achieved record
revenue each and every year under Mr. Nakamura's leadership. He brings
a wealth of experience to his new responsibilities leading our U.S.
business and office products team as it enters a new era of growth and
prosperity."
Discussing Mr. Bamba's departure from Canon U.S.A.,
Mr. Adachi said, "During his 17 years at Canon U.S.A., Mr. Bamba has
distinguished himself as an exceptional business leader, and his
numerous accomplishments have been major contributors to our success.
He has gained the respect and friendship of all with whom he has come
into contact, and he will be greatly missed."
