Since leaving Canon four years ago, Mr Ward has been working for Nikon Australia and Sony Australia.
"I am thrilled to welcome Andrew back to the Canon family and I look forward to the contributions that he will make to our business through his leadership and ability to create strong customer partnerships for mutual success," said Troy Cabot, assistant general manager, sales.
"As a market leader, Canon strives to be an employer of choice and Andrew's choice to return to Canon reminds us that we are achieving great things both as a business and as a place to work."
He takes up the new appointment on September 3.
