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Yasuyuki Okamoto Appointed as New President And CEO of Nikon Inc. |
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Written by Jim Hunter, Editor-in-Chief/Chief of Operations
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Friday, 28 September 2007 |
Melville, New York (September 25, 2007) – Nikon,
the world leader in precision optics and digital imaging technology,
today announced the appointment of Yasuyuki Okamoto as president and
chief executive officer of Nikon Inc. Okamoto has been with Nikon for
over 29 years, serving the company’s photo and imaging business
activities. In his new capacity as president and CEO of Nikon Inc.,
Okamoto will be responsible for driving the company’s performance in
the areas of sales, marketing and customer service for North, Central
and South American markets.
"Nikon’s operations in the Americas are very important to the success
of our company and I am very excited to have the opportunity to work
with the team at Nikon Inc.,” Okamoto said. “We have developed great
prospects for continued growth within the Americas, and I hope to work
closely with the team to build upon the tremendous momentum of recent
years and drive successes for Nikon Inc.”
Okamoto has a diverse background with Nikon. He has held top management
positions at Nikon’s headquarters in Tokyo and Nikon subsidiaries
within a variety of markets, product divisions and business situations.
Most recently, Okamoto served as general manager and operating officer
at the Marketing headquarters for the Imaging Company at Nikon
Corporation. In this role Okamoto was responsible for global marketing
initiatives and policies. During his term Nikon developed a highly
competitive and sophisticated marketing team that helped the company
gain market share in Japan and across its worldwide subsidiaries.
Prior to his work at the Marketing headquarters, Okamoto was general
manager of corporate communications for Nikon Corporation in Japan. His
responsibilities included overseeing all internal and external
communications initiatives relating to Nikon Corporation's businesses
throughout the world, as well as managing the company's financial and
investor relations activities.
Additionally, Okamoto served as president of Nikon France SA in 1998
where he spent over five years directing Nikon’s photo and imaging
business activities in the region. Under his leadership, Nikon France
SA developed an aggressive marketing and communications approach that
helped the subsidiary successfully gain market share in the region.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in
digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is
globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and
performance for its award-winning consumer and professional
photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging
System of consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics,
Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital
cameras; Nikon software products; COOLSCAN® digital film scanners; 35mm
film SLR cameras and Nikon sports and recreational optics. At the heart
of every Nikon camera is Nikon’s In-Camera Imaging Innovations, making
it easy for anyone to take amazing digital pictures. Through the Nikon
Spirit Initiative™, the company, plays an active role in supporting
aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic
organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more
information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit www.nikonusa.com, which links
all levels of photographers to the web's most comprehensive photo
learning and sharing communities.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 28 September 2007 )
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