Former Canon India VP Gary Lee Becomes CEO Of Canon Hong Kong

Set to lead operations in Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area, former Canon India VP and CFO Mr Gary Lee joins Canon Hong Kong as its Chief Executive Officer.

Japanese optical solutions provider Canon’s subsidiary, Canon Hong Kong, has appointed its senior veteran, former Vice President and CFO of Canon India, Mr Gary Lee, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

With over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting, Lee has been with the company since 1997, holding various senior management roles. In his new position, he will oversee operations in Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area, focusing on the company’s overall growth.

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Prior to his office in Canon India from 2017 to 2024, Lee also led the company in roles involving IT, supply chain management, and legal compliance across multiple regions, including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Mongolia.

He holds an Executive MBA from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and, according to the company, he is known for championing digital transformation and operational efficiency.

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Applauding Hong Kong’s unique geographical advantage and the growth the company has achieved through customers and business partners, Lee noted, “I look forward to striving for new heights with the talented team. At the same time, we remain committed to our corporate philosophy of Kyosei to create greater value for society and move towards a sustainable future with other stakeholders.”

Canon Hong Kong, established in 1971, has grown into a leading imaging solutions provider in the region, supporting both individual and business needs.

Kyosei is a Japanese term that means ‘living and working together for the common good.’

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Shubha Mitra
Shubha Mitra
Shubha Mitra is an Assistant Editor at EFY, keenly interested in policies and developments shaping the electronics business.

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