VALHALLA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation has announced changes in its executive leadership in North America:
Go Miyazaki has been appointed Corporate Vice President of FUJIFILM Corporation in Tokyo; however, Mr. Miyazaki will also continue his role as President of FUJIFILM North America and will assume the new title of CEO here in the U.S.
Mr. Miyazaki joined Fujifilm in Japan in 1981 after graduating from Waseda University, in Tokyo. Over the next twenty-eight years he held several key management positions in Tokyo, the UK and Germany. In 2008 he came to the U.S. as Division President, Electronic Imaging Division.
“During the past several years as my role expanded here in North America, I have had the opportunity to work with a growing number of Fujifilm associates and customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. I look forward to further developing these relationships in my new position, and effectively managing our company’s vision and corporate perspective on key issues, as our company continues to evolve,” said Mr. Miyazaki.
Shigeru Sano, formerly Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary for FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, has been named as the new President of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, succeeding Kazuhito Yamamura who held this position for the past year.
“When I joined Fujifilm, the photographic industry was our primary market. Now Fujifilm is no longer just a photographic company. In addition to our fine digital cameras and photographic products, our core fundamental technologies have allowed us to expand our business in the fields of medical imaging and information, graphic arts equipment, electronic materials, pharmaceuticals and much more. All of our products are designed to enhance the company’s commitment to quality and sustainability,” said Mr. Sano. “As the president of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, the designated Fujifilm Regional Headquarters for North America, I will continue to focus my team on supporting the optimization of our subsidiaries across the region.”
After graduating from Kyoto University in 1980, Mr. Sano joined Fujifilm. During his tenure, he continued his education at Indiana University of Law, where he earned a Master of Comparative Law degree, and later held various positions of increasing importance, including General Counsel of FUJIFILM Corporation in Japan. He has been in the U.S. for over three years.
Judy Melillo has been promoted to Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. Previously Associate General Counsel, Ms. Melillo succeeds Mr. Sano who had this position for the past three and a half years, and now serves as president of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation.
Ms. Melillo joined Fujifilm in November 2005 where she began as Senior Staff Counsel. She was later promoted to Assistant General Counsel, and then Associate General Counsel. While in these positions, Ms. Melillo managed the general legal affairs of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation and its subsidiary companies, including the acquisition of several new businesses and the corporate reorganization of existing businesses. Ms. Melillo graduated as valedictorian of her class from Pace Law School in 2001, and earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1998.
“Over the nearly eight years that I have been with Fujifilm, the most satisfying aspect of my job has been working together with my Fujifilm colleagues to develop effective business and legal solutions in challenging times,” said Ms. Melillo. “Together, we were able to accomplish a number of mergers and acquisitions to help this company grow, and I look forward to continuing our work and expanding on this foundation.”
Fujifilm’s new appointments are in recognition of these executives for their leadership and numerous contributions to Fujifilm’s growth and success.
About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation consists of four operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including: photographic paper; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products; film; and one-time-use cameras; and also markets motion picture archival film and on-set color management solutions to the motion picture, broadcast and production industries. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the graphic printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, closed circuit television, videography and industrial markets, and also markets binoculars. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. sells and markets a range of Fujifilm products and services in Canada. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmusa.com/northamerica, go to www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter, or go to www.facebook.com/FujifilmNorthAmerica to Like Fujifilm on Facebook. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.
FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation is the holding company for U.S.-based Fujifilm companies operating in 27 states and engaged in the research, development, manufacture, sale and service of Fujifilm products. The company serves a broad spectrum of industries in the U.S. including medical and life sciences, electronic, chemical, graphic arts, information systems, motion picture, broadcast, and photography. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmusa.com.
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 10 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2012, and in the year ended March 31, 2013, had global revenues of $26.7 billion*. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmholdings.com.
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