Fujio mitarai biography of william

Fujio Mitarai (御手洗 冨士夫, Mitarai Fujio, born September 23, ) is the chairman and CEO of Canon inc.^{[citation needed]} He studied law at Chuo University, and was President of Canon in the USA until ^[2][3]

Mitarai used a unique blend of eastern and western managerial styles to mold Canon into a highly successful company.

Fujio mitarai biography of william

Through a large overhaul he was able to bring the company back to profitability with a style that was coined "the Mitarai way."^[4][3]

Career

In , Fujio Mitarai joined Canon, training as an accountant.

Mitarai was sent to the US to help Canon develop in the camera market. Upon arrival he discovered a financial disaster.^[when?] He discovered that only $6, had been made on sales of $3 million.^[5] The auditors that advised Mitarai told him Canon should close its US operations and put the money in the bank as it would make more money off the interest.

However, he chose to ignor