MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon
U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, is proud to congratulate Ellen Pitchford, vice president and general
manager, digital marketing services division, Canon U.S.A., Inc., on the honor of being named as a
recipient of the 2016 SmartCEO Brava Award, which aims to recognize
top female business leaders in the Long
Island region. In her role at Canon, Ellen Pitchford is responsible for corporate
internet strategies, including company websites, e-commerce, social
media platforms, and mobile applications. Ms. Pitchford is among
forty other women in business who were chosen for this honor based
on their contributions to company growth, promoting mentorship and
creating a positive impact on the surrounding community by an
independent committee consisting of business leaders.
"With her tremendous leadership and record of accomplishments,
Ellen Pitchford is the definition of
a valued member of the Canon team," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president & chief operating
officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Ellen's leadership is shown
day-in and day-out as she helps grow our digital footprint, whether
it's by working to drive online sales or expanding our presence on
social media. Ellen Pitchford is a
true leader who is completely deserving of this honor and we
congratulate her on her success."
In 1994, Ellen Pitchford joined
Canon as a purchasing manager for Canon Computer Systems, Inc. in
California and was promoted to
director of procurement in 1997. In 2005, she transferred to
Canon U.S.A. in New York to become director of internet
marketing, managing this division for ten years. Following the
creation of the digital marketing services division in 2015, Ms.
Pitchford assumed her current title of vice president and general
manager for this department. Since its inception, the division has
grown from four employees to more than forty under Ellen's
leadership, highlighting the
significance of their team's work.
Ms. Pitchford, a graduate of University of
Redlands, is also an enthusiastic member of the Long Island
Women's Collaborative, where she helps promote the advancement of
professional women in our area and to support economic growth and
development on Long Island.
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.,
is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately
$31 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon
U.S.A. is committed to the highest
level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent
U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it
distributes. Canon U.S.A. is
dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and
environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas
Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for
the design, construction, operations and maintenance of
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†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United
States Patent and Trademark Office.
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