Hisayuki Billy Hosono

Hisayuki Billy Hosono has extensive experience in the toy industry, primarily with Bandai Co., Ltd. Beginning in 2002 as a sales assistant for toys and advancing to various positions, including sub-leader and assistant manager in the Global Team Boys Toy Department, Hisayuki has held the manager role since 2014. Prior experience includes a senior manager and manager role in R&D and brand management at Bandai America from 2009 to 2014. Key contributions also include sales for co-products with Coleman Japan and leadership in an artificial satellite launch project during earlier tenure at Bandai Co., Ltd. from 2003 to 2009.