Noting that rapidly changing circumstances require a young perspective and a new point of view not encumbered by past conceptions, WDI Corporation is moving ahead with a change in generations.
As a part of this movement, Ken Shimizu has assumed the position of president and COO, effective April 1, 2003.

Former president Einosuke Sumitani has assumed the position of special advisor.

Ken Shimizu Background
(born: June, 1968 / current residence: Tokyo)

•March 1992	Graduates Keio University, Law Department
•April 1992	Joins Sakura Bank (presently Sumitomo Mitsui bank)
•April 1998	Leaves Sakura Bank (presently Sumitomo Mitsui bank)
•May 1998	Joins WDI Corporation as Director
•October 2000	Assumes position of Vice President, WDI Corporation
•July 2002	Assumes position of Director, WDI International, Inc. (present position)
•April 2003	Assumes position of President and COO, WDI Corporation