Toru Shimada
Director/Board Member at VISIONAL, INC.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Toru Shimada founded Persol Career Co., Ltd.
in 1989, where he worked as Director & Vice President in 2004.
Mr. Shimada also currently works at FreeCause, Inc., as Director from 2010, USEN Corp., as Director from 2017, Almex, Inc., as Director from 2017, LinkShare Japan KK, as Director from 2012, TicketStar, Inc., as Director from 2010, U-MX Co., Ltd., as Director from 2017, eWell Co., Ltd.
(Japan), as Independent Outside Director from 2020, U-NEXT Co., Ltd., as Director from 2017, Usen Networks Co. Ltd., as President & Representative Director from 2017, USEN ICT Solutions KK, as Director from 2017, USEN Media, Inc., as Director from 2017, USEN-NEXT LIVING PARTNERS, Inc., as Director from 2017, and Visional, Inc., as Independent Outside Director from 2020.
Mr. Shimada also formerly worked at O-net, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2011, LinkShare Corp., as Director, transcosmos, Inc., as Independent Outside Director, Rakuten Group, Inc., as Representative Director, EVP & Head-Communications from 2014 to 2016, Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd., as Independent Outside Director, Minnanoshuushoku Co. Ltd., as President & Representative Director, Tsukui Holdings Corp., as Independent Outside Director, Drecom Co., Ltd., as Director from 2008 to 2011, Rakuten Baseball, Inc., as Director, Traffic Gate KK, as Director, USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., as Chief Operating Officer, Director & Vice President, BizReach, Inc., as Outside Director, MedPeer, Inc., as Outside Director from 2010 to 2014, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies, Inc., as Outside Director, and Fusion Communications Corp., as President from 2007 to 2011.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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EWELL CO.,LTD
4.56% | 2023-05-30 | 682,508 ( 4.56% ) | 7 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
PROGRIT, INC.
0.77% | 2022-09-28 | 94,500 ( 0.77% ) | 877 908 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Toru Shimada active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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USEN CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2017-11-30 |
VISIONAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-31 |
EWELL CO.,LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-30 |
USEN-NEXT LIVING PARTNERS, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2017-11-30 |
USEN Media, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2017-11-30 |
USEN ICT Solutions KK
USEN ICT Solutions KK Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., USEN ICT Solutions KK is a private company based in Tokyo, Japan that supports corporate business with ICT services. With over 20 years of experience, they have supported the growth of more than 40,000 companies with their services. | Director/Board Member | 2017-11-30 |
Usen Networks Co. Ltd.
Usen Networks Co. Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., Usen Networks Co. Ltd. is a telecommunications and Japanese power business company. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Usen Networks aims to provide services that will satisfy their customers through their telecommunications and power businesses. | President | 2017-11-30 |
U-NEXT Co., Ltd.
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services U-NEXT Co., Ltd. engages in the business of video distribution services. The company performs an online platform that provides its users with movies, dramas, documentaries, and anime. It also offers integration of video distribution app and e-book app into one application. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
Almex, Inc.
Almex, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Founded in 1966, Almex, Inc. is a subsidiary of USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. that manufactures automatic payment machines and management systems. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Almex was acquired by USEN Corp., part of USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. from March 28, 2017 on May 17, 2006 for $162.99 million. | Director/Board Member | 2017-10-31 |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 8 |
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TRANSCOSMOS INC. | Commercial Services |
RAKUTEN GROUP, INC. | Retail Trade |
MITANI SANGYO CO., LTD. | Distribution Services |
DRECOM CO.,LTD. | Technology Services |
U-NEXT HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. | Communications |
MEDPEER,INC. | Technology Services |
MEDIROM HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Consumer Services |
VISIONAL, INC. | Commercial Services |
Private companies | 21 |
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LinkShare Corp.
LinkShare Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services LinkShare Corp. provides online marketing services. The firm provides online marketing solutions specializing in the areas of Affiliate Marketing, Paid Search, and Customer Acquisitiong. The company was founded by Heidi S. Messer and Stephen D. Messer in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
FreeCause, Inc. | |
USEN Corp.
USEN Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services USEN Corp. engages in the business of cable radio service industry. It operates through the following segments: Music Distribution, Business Systems, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), and Others. The Music Distribution segment deals with music distribution through coaxial cable, satellite connection, and Internet. The Business Systems segment handles development and sale of business management systems of hospitals and hotels. The ICT segment sells Internet access to companies. The Others segment includes management of music copyright, advertising support, and development business. The company was founded by Mototada Uno in June 1961 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Consumer Services |
Persol Career Co., Ltd.
Persol Career Co., Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Persol Career Co., Ltd. engages in employment recruitment, recruitment media operation, and job employment support. It operates under the brand PERSOL. The company was founded on June 15, 1989 and is headquartered Tokyo, Japan. | Commercial Services |
Fusion Communications Corp.
Fusion Communications Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Fusion Communications Corp. is a telecommunications services provider. The company is engaged in internet connection intermediary business, access services business, and telecommunications carrier agency business. Fusion Communications is also involved in the development, production, sales & maintenance of telecommunication devices and software as well as consulting services related to telecommunications. The company was established in 2000 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Communications |
Minnanoshuushoku Co. Ltd. | Technology Services |
TSUKUI HOLDINGS CORP.
TSUKUI HOLDINGS CORP. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services TSUKUI HOLDINGS CORP. engages in the nursing care business. Its operations are carried out through the following segments: Home Care, Paid Nursing Home, Assisted-Living Facilities, Human Resource Development, and Others. The Home Care segment provides day service, home-visit nursing care, and bathing services. The Paid Nursing Home segment operates sheltered nursing homes and a dispensing pharmacy. The Assisted-Living Facilities segment offers living quarters for the elderly, daily-life support, and nursing care services. The Human Resource Development segment renders general worker dispatching in accordance with the Worker Dispatching Act and paid employment placement business based on the Employment Security Act. The Others segment includes Internet mail order and leasing businesses. The company was founded by Sukeroku Tsukui on June 2, 1969 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. | Health Services |
Almex, Inc.
Almex, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Founded in 1966, Almex, Inc. is a subsidiary of USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. that manufactures automatic payment machines and management systems. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Almex was acquired by USEN Corp., part of USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. from March 28, 2017 on May 17, 2006 for $162.99 million. | Producer Manufacturing |
Rakuten Baseball, Inc. | |
LinkShare Japan KK
LinkShare Japan KK Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., LinkShare Japan KK develops websites and Internet advertisements and provides Internet survey, web trafficking, and related services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Technology Services |
Traffic Gate KK
Traffic Gate KK Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of Rakuten Group, Inc., Traffic Gate KK provides internet advertising and related marketing services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Traffic Gate KK was acquired by LinkShare Japan KK from Rakuten Group, Inc. on May 01, 2010. | Commercial Services |
O-net, Inc.
O-net, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services O-Net, Inc. engages in the marriage matchmaking services. The company was founded on December 19, 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Commercial Services |
BizReach, Inc.
BizReach, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services BizReach, Inc. engages in the development and management of online jobs marketplace. Its services include the planning and operation of collaboration tools for information technology and web engineers; service business through the use of Internet; business strategy consulting; and website consulting. It also operates a subscription-based job site that targets the senior-level job market. The company was founded by Soichiro Minami and Shin Takeuchi in August 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Technology Services |
TicketStar, Inc. | |
eWell Co., Ltd. (Japan) | |
U-NEXT Co., Ltd.
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services U-NEXT Co., Ltd. engages in the business of video distribution services. The company performs an online platform that provides its users with movies, dramas, documentaries, and anime. It also offers integration of video distribution app and e-book app into one application. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Consumer Services |
Usen Networks Co. Ltd.
Usen Networks Co. Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., Usen Networks Co. Ltd. is a telecommunications and Japanese power business company. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Usen Networks aims to provide services that will satisfy their customers through their telecommunications and power businesses. | Communications |
USEN ICT Solutions KK
USEN ICT Solutions KK Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of USEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., USEN ICT Solutions KK is a private company based in Tokyo, Japan that supports corporate business with ICT services. With over 20 years of experience, they have supported the growth of more than 40,000 companies with their services. | Communications |
USEN Media, Inc. | |
USEN-NEXT LIVING PARTNERS, Inc. | |
U-MX Co., Ltd.
U-MX Co., Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., U-MX Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that aims to create the market creatively without specifying the area. The private company is located in Japan. The company strives to continuously evolve, always move forward, and consistently provide for people. | Consumer Services |
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