Background
Mitarai, Fujio was born on September 23, 1935.
御手洗 冨士夫
Mitarai, Fujio was born on September 23, 1935.
He studied Law at Chuo University, and was President of Canon in the United States of America until 1989.
Mitarai used a unique blend of eastern and western managerial styles to mold Canon into a highly successful company. Through a large overhaul he was able to bring the company back to profitability with a style that was coined "the Mitarai way."
1935 September 23: Born at Kamae, Ōita (now Saiki). 1961 March: Graduated University of Chuo department of Law.
1979: Appointed President position of Canon United States of America. 1995: Assumed the 6th presidency after Hajime - Mitarai"s cousin, former president died.
2006: Chairman of Japan Business Federation. 2010: Resigned the Chairman position.
Now Chairman Emeritus. 2012: Returned to presidency of Canon Japan.