March 07, 2008 Corporate strategy conference

Finally, I will talk about Canon's efforts to nurture truly autonomous and strong individuals to promote everlasting corporate reform.

We established the Global Management Institute training center in Meguro, the birthplace of Canon, with the aim of developing executives for the Canon Group.

It is here that the next crop of Canon leaders is being cultivated to serve as the bedrock that will guarantee the future of Canon and its next 100 to 200 years of success.