Nikon announces retirement of David Lee after 41 years

Nikon Inc. announced the retirement of David Lee, senior vice president, who over the past 41 years has dedicated himself to helping Nikon Inc. navigate the ever-changing landscape of the imaging and recreation optics industries. In his career with Nikon Inc., Lee helped fuel the success of many of the imaging company’s divisions, most recently as the Senior Vice President of Operations and SRO, the company said.

Lee started his career in sales for Nikon’s original US distributor, Ehrenreich Photo-Optical Industries Inc., in Salt Lake City in 1979. From Utah to Colorado, Texas and finally Melville, Lee has held various leadership roles within Nikon through the years, including the Vice President of Sales for the Imaging Division and Senior Vice President. Lee oversaw the business’ focus transition from film to digital, a pivotal moment in Nikon’s trajectory as an imaging company, the company said. Most recently, he took on the role of Senior Vice President of Operations as well as the SRO Division, where his expertise and business acumen has helped him to significantly grow the business and mentor his fellow colleagues.

“We are grateful for David’s countless contributions to the company over the years. His infectious enthusiasm, resourcefulness and passion for all things imaging will no doubt leave a lasting impression,” said Bo Kajiwara, President and CEO, Nikon Inc., “David embodies the very foundation that Nikon was built upon, as an innovative thinker, dedicated teammate and inspirational leader, and on behalf of the entire family at Nikon Inc., we wish him all the best.”