Canon Canada Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Mikio Takagi to the position of President and CEO.
Mr. Takagi began his career with Canon Inc. in 1989. Over the past 35 years, he has worked in various regions and held progressively more senior roles. He has worked for Canon companies in Japan, Hong Kong, China and the United States.
He became President of Canon Mexicana in 2019 and since 2021, he has been President and CEO of Canon Mexicana, Canon Panama, and Canon Latin America North Zone.
Mr. Takagi earned a bachelor’s degree from Aoyama Gakuin University, majoring in international politics and emerging market economies.
“I am thrilled to join the talented and committed team at Canon Canada,” said Mr. Takagi. “For 50 years, Canon Canada has delivered innovative solutions to consumers and businesses across the country. I’m eager to build on the company’s strong foundation. This is an exciting time for the digital imaging industry. We’re ready to embrace this new wave of innovation and explore new opportunities for Canon Canada.”
Mr. Takagi succeeds Mr. Isao “Sammy” Kobayashi, who has assumed the role of President and CEO of Canon USA.
