Nikon India appoints Kazuo Ninomiya as Managing Director

Imaging products major Nikon India on Monday announced top level management changes by appointing Kazuo Ninomiya as its Managing Director.

The appointment would be effective from today, said Nikon India, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation Tokyo in a statement. Ninomiya is taking over the role and responsibility from Hiroshi Takashina, who will now be managing Nikon's China operations.

Hiroshi Takashina served in Nikon India for almost seven years. "I joined Nikon India in 2008 and it has been an incredible journey for me. With Nikon I have had the opportunity to build and work with an excellent team that supported me overcome numerous business challenges and in recording massive growth for Nikon in India," said Takashina.

Ninomiya is former General Manager, International Planning Division of Nikon Singapore. Commenting on his appointment, Ninomiya said: "India as a country has always presented a lot of potential for the imaging industry which has contributed to Nikon's exceptional growth as the leader."