Canon Inc.
Notice on Changes in Representative Directors
Resolved changes in representative directors effective March 27, 2026. Fujio Mitarai is scheduled to become Chairman CEO, and Kazuto Ogawa is scheduled to assume the position of President COO.
Key Figures
- Scheduled Date of Representative Director Change: 2026-03-27
- Number of Shares Owned by Kazuto Ogawa: 7,500 shares
- Chairman CEO: Fujio Mitarai
AI要約
Overview of Changes in Representative Directors
At the board meeting held on January 29, 2026, a resolution was made to change the representative directors to further strengthen the management structure. Fujio Mitarai will assume the role of Chairman CEO, changing his position from the current Chairman and President CEO. Kazuto Ogawa will be promoted to President COO, transferring from Executive Vice President and Head of the Global Sales Strategy Division. The changes are scheduled to be formally decided at the 125th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and board meeting on March 27, 2026.
Biography and Background of New Representative Director
Kazuto Ogawa, the newly appointed President COO, joined the company in 1981 and has served as president of local subsidiaries in Singapore, Canada, China, and the United States, as well as executive officer, senior executive officer, and managing executive officer. He has experience as Head of the Global Sales Strategy Division and owns 7,500 shares. This is expected to promote global sales strategies and strengthen the management framework.
