Business Desk 
Deepali Arora,newly appointed Human Resources Director at Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)
- Canon Central & North Africa Appoints Deepali Arora as the Human Resources Director, Driving Inclusive Growth and Talent Development
- Based in Dubai, Deepali will be responsible to lead HR function across six offices in Africa
Deepali Arora brings more than 20 years of HR leadership experience spanning diverse industries and international markets.
Canon reinforces its commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA, a leader in imaging and print solutions, proudly welcomes Deepali Arora as its new Human Resources Director with immediate effect.
Based in Dubai, Deepali will be responsible to lead HR function across six offices in Africa, including Canon’s regional headquarters at Dubai, reaffirming the company’s dedication to expanding its presence and widening its impact across the continent.
She in line with business strategy, has been instrumental in acquiring local talent and building strong teams across Africa.
Somesh Adukia, Managing Director at Canon Central and North Africa, shared, “We are delighted to welcome Deepali to our Management team as she steps into this key leadership role.
Her appointment as Human Resources Director reinforces our commitment to cultivating strong leadership,advancing our people-centric strategy, and building a future-ready workforce across Africa.”
Deepali Arora, Human Resources Director at Canon Central and North Africa shared, “I am honoured to step into this role and lead HR at a company that is deeply committed to creating an inclusive, empowering, and growth-oriented environment.
At Canon, we view talent as our most valuable asset, and I’m passionate about nurturing a culture where every employee feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
Our initiatives like Canon Clubs, Career Development Programme for High Potential Talents, are designed to elevate voices, build capabilities, and champion diversity.
I look forward to shaping meaningful employee experience, strong value proposition and driving sustainable impact across Africa.”
Her career has been defined by her focus on organisational development, HR business partnering, and capability-building, all underpinned by a strong commitment to people development and inclusive leadership.
