Canon U.S.A. Announces Takaaki Tanaka as Chief Financial Officer

MELVILLE, NY, September 1, 2026 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that Takaaki (Tad) Tanaka has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

A 31-year Canon veteran, Tad brings extensive financial expertise gained across key global offices, including past leadership roles at Canon Virginia, Canon U.S.A., and Canon Europe. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Canon Inc.’s Finance Division, a position he held since 2023.

“As Canon U.S.A. continues to evolve and drive sustainable growth across our business, strong financial leadership and strategic foresight are essential,” said Sammy Kobayashi, President and CEO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Mr. Tanaka brings a wealth of financial expertise and operational excellence and I am confident that his strategic vision will strengthen Canon for long-term success.”

For more information about Canon U.S.A., visit www.usa.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A. Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2025 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 42 consecutive yearsFootnote1. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

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  1. Based on patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and compiled by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services.
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