TOKYO, May 11, 2006—Canon Inc. announced today that the Board of Directors approved the following executive changes at the Board Meeting held today. The following appointments will be effective as of May 23, 2006.
| Title after change | Name | Current title |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | Fujio Mitarai | Chairman, President & CEO |
| President & COO | Tsuneji Uchida | Executive Vice President |
