Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi joined Canon in 1980 after his graduation from Keio University's Political Science Faculty in Tokyo. He has spent 32 of the past 40 years working in the company's various overseas operations in Germany, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and India.

Mr. Kobayashi was appointed as President and CEO of Canon Hong Kong Co., Ltd. in 2008 and was responsible for the company's strategic management and direction. Besides Hong Kong, Mr. Kobayashi was also responsible for Canon's business in the Philippines, Taiwan, Macau and Mongolia.

Now, Mr. Kobayashi is steering the helm at Canon India Pvt. Ltd. w.e.f. January 2012 as President & CEO overseeing the Chief Executive function of the overall Management of the company and leading the company to growth in the Indian sub-continent.

Mr. Kobayashi is a keen sportsman who enjoys playing tennis, golf and fishing. He also likes cooking very much and is a passionate traveler who has visited more than 30 countries around the world.