LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 5, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced that Tod Pike will become President of its subsidiary, Canon Business Solutions, Inc. (CBS), effective today.

Mr. Pike joins CBS from Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Systems Group (ISG), where he was Senior Vice President and General Manager since May 1999.  Prior to serving in this role, he served as President of Office Equipment and Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Imaging Systems Group at Canon Canada.  Mr. Pike began his Canon career in 1993 as an Executive Vice President with MCS Business Machines (now part of CBS), and was promoted to President.

"During his years of service to Canon both here in the U.S. and in Canada, Tod has distinguished himself as an industry and business leader, and made numerous contributions to ISG's success over the past 15 years," said Joe Adachi, president and chief executive officer, Canon U.S.A.,  who remains chairman of Canon Business Solutions.  "He brings a wealth of experience to his new role leading our Canon Business Solutions team as we further build on Canon's foundation as an imaging industry leader."