Canon Central & North Africa Annual Kickoff 2025 : A Strategic Leap into the Future
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (Canon News Network) recently held its annual launch event on January 13 at the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, kicking off a dynamic start to 2025 following the impressive achievements of the previous year. This annual gathering is a critical time for the entire company to come together, reflect on past successes, and energize future challenges and opportunities.
The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Yuichi Ishizuka, President and CEO of Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa, underlining the strategic importance of Africa as a key growth market for Canon. He was joined by other distinguished leaders, including Mr. Peter Saak, Executive Vice President, Developing Regions Business Group.
This year’s theme is based on ICE framework This means “Innovation, Customer and Employee Experience” – This framework enables Canon to expand into new markets, strengthen customer ties and prioritize employee development. This year’s theme emphasizes the value our employees demonstrate to customers and partners through our products and technologies.
Africa is at the forefront of global growth, presenting dynamic opportunities and potential. As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Africa’s GDP is expected to exceed US$3 trillion by 2025 (https://apo-opa.co/3PLR5BG), driven by a rapidly growing young population, rapid urbanization and infrastructure investment (https://apo-opa.co/4g7WYUn). Canon recognizes this huge potential and is strategically positioned to contribute to this growth.
Looking ahead to 2025, Canon is poised to capitalize on Africa’s promising prospects by exploring new markets, innovating products and attracting emerging customer groups. Canon aims to drive growth through a combination of innovation, customer engagement and employee empowerment.
Sharing his vision for this year, Somesh Adukia, General Manager of Canon Central and North Africa said “2025 is a critical year for us to seize opportunities. By rising to the challenge and leveraging Africa’s vast potential, we aim to drive meaningful growth through innovation, customer engagement and employee empowerment. Together, we will continue to build A future that reflects our commitment to creating value and delivering exceptional service across the region.” Drawing inspiration from Japanese entrepreneur Momofuku Ando, Samesh An emphasis on resilience, creativity, customer focus and a proactive mindset are key values that guide Canon moving forward.
This event is not just an opportunity for strategic adjustment; It also provides a platform for team building activities, dinners and recognition of outstanding employees. The success of this gathering left attendees inspired and committed to Canon’s vision, positioning the region for impactful growth and success in the new year.
With clear strategic direction, a focus on innovation and a dedication to creating value, Canon Central and North Africa looks forward to a year filled with progress, excellence and meaningful connections.
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About Canon Central and North Africa:
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (Canon News Network) is a division of Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a European subsidiary of Canon. CCNA was established in 2016 as a strategic initiative to strengthen Canon’s presence in the African region by strengthening its presence and focus in the region. The CCNA also reflects Canon’s commitment to getting closer to customers and meeting their needs in the rapidly growing African market.
Canon has been operating on the African continent through dealers and partners for more than 15 years and has successfully established a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the delivery of high quality, technologically advanced products to meet the requirements of Africa’s rapidly growing market. CCNA has more than 100 employees and manages sales and marketing activities in 44 countries in Africa.
Canon’s corporate philosophy is “Symbiosis” (https://apo-opa.co/4axgF6T) – “to live and work together for the common good.” CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own impact on the environment and supporting customers to reduce their environmental impact using Canon’s products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and innovative spirit, we push the boundaries of what’s possible – helping us see the world like never before. We help bring ideas to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can make it better.
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