Hitoshi Kawamura

Intec, Inc. provides outsourcing services. IT offers software development, system integrations, and network services. The company was founded on January 11, 1964 and is headquartered in Toyama, Japan.

E-Z-EM, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic imaging products. The firm's products are used for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, colorectal cancer screening, evaluation of swallowing disorders and testing for other diseases, and disorders of the gastrointestinal system. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Lake Success, NY.

Development Bank of Japan, Inc. (DBJ) is a financial institution created in 1999 through the regrouping of JDB-Japan Development Bank and Hokkaido-Tohoku Development Finance Public Corp., and the adjunction of the finance divisions of Japan Regional Development Corp. and Japan Environment Corp. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with a network of domestic branches, as well as overseas offices in New York and London, and a subsidiary in Singapore. Formerly government-owned, DBJ underwent restructuring in 2007. The current structure was established in 2008 when a several-year privatization process was initiated. DBJ is a socially-committed investor. It provides long-term complementary financing and debt guarantees to promote the development of regional economies in Japan. The firm also supports technology-based enterprises, urban redevelopment and socially-desirable projects. It operates in collaboration with private sector financial institutions and favor projects with high policy content. As part of their investment activities, DBJ manages private equity funds.

The Hokuriku Bank Ltd. rovides international banking services and financial services. The bank also offers loans to small and medium sized business and individuals. It is a subsidiary of Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. The company was founded on August 26, 1877 and is headquartered in Toyama, Japan.

SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. provides collection and management of debt services. It also engages in the leasing of tenant buildings; telemarketing business; financing; loan guarantee; loan management; design, development and operation of computer systems; sale and maintenance of automobiles and investment businesses. The company was founded on March 20, 1962 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, fund raising, clinical services, client programs and up-to-date information to individuals with multiple sclerosis, their families and healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1946 by Sylvia Lawry and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower provides continuing medical education activities for clinicians and health-related educational activities for the general public. The CEO of the non-profit company is Michael Hite, and the center is based in Rancho Mirage, CA. The company offers online courses and live events, including upcoming grand rounds on various medical topics. The center has published research and outcomes and holds accreditations from CLC and IB.