MELVILLE, N.Y. - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced several senior executive appointments and promotions. 

"I am proud to announce six well-deserved appointments and promotions for the New Year," said Joe Adachi, chairman and chief executive officer, Canon U.S.A. "These executives bring the highest quality of leadership, commitment and dedication to Canon and I am confident their merits will bring continued success to our Company."

The appointments and promotions include: 

• Joseph Warren has been promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president and general manager of Corporate Human Resources, Canon U.S.A. 
• Mason Olds has been promoted to senior vice president of Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., and has also been appointed to the Americas Board of Groups Management, Canon U.S.A. 
• Hiroyuki Imamura has been promoted to vice president and general manager of Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A.
• Ellen Pitchford has been promoted to vice president and general manager of Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.
• Eliott Peck, senior vice president and general manager of Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, will assume chairman and chief executive officer of Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A.
• Kenji Kobayashi has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager, Latin America Group, and has also been appointed to the Americas Board of Groups Management, Canon U.S.A.