Mr. Takagi began his career with Canon Inc. in 1989. Over the next 35 years, he worked in various regions and held progressively more senior roles. He has worked for Canon companies in Japan, Hong Kong, China and the United States. He became president of Canon Mexicana in 2019. In 2021, Mr. Takagi became president and CEO of Canon Mexicana, Canon Panama, and Canon Latin America North Zone. In 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of Canon Canada.
Mr. Takagi earned a bachelor’s degree from Aoyama Gakuin University, majoring in international politics and emerging market economies.