I am proud to congratulate Kazuto “Kevin” Ogawa on his upcoming appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer of Canon Inc., effective March 27, 2026, a significant milestone in a distinguished global leadership career. See the important links here and here.
Kevin has held senior leadership roles across Canon’s global network for nearly four decades, including President & CEO of Canon Canada and President & CEO of Canon U.S.A., Inc. His leadership has spanned Asia, North America, and global strategy, contributing to Canon’s innovation and competitive presence worldwide.
I had the pleasure of personally meeting Kevin at Canon’s Tokyo headquarters during the City of Brampton’s delegation mission to Japan in January 2024, where we discussed the deep ties between Canon and Brampton. During his tenure as President & CEO of Canon Canada, Kevin played a key role in locating the company’s Canadian headquarters in Brampton, helping to strengthen the city’s technology and advanced-manufacturing ecosystem.
“In 2016, as Canon Canada’s Country Head, I selected the site for our new Canadian Head Quarters. I was pleased to host the City of Brampton at our head quarters in Tokyo to discuss how their economy has grown and Canon’s location amongst Canada’s corporate leaders, such as Loblaw, MDA, and Medtronic.”
-Kazuto “Kevin” Ogawa, January 2024 – Senior Managing Executive Officer, now President of Canon Inc.
Canon Canada recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking decades of innovation and contribution as a major employer and partner in the Brampton community.
Thank you, Kevin, for your leadership, partnership, and commitment to advancing Brampton’s presence on the global stage. We look forward to seeing Canon’s continued success under your strategic direction.
To read more about Canon success story at State of the City 2026, click here.
