BOARD MEMBERS

Vice Chair of the Board
CEO, BetterU K.K. and Outside Director, Oak Lawn Marketing

Mr. Hill served as President and CEO of Oak Lawn Marketing, Inc. for 11.5 years from 2006 until 2017. During Hill's tenure, the company grew from ¥15 billion to ¥68 billion in sales while creating numerous hit products that became household names. Doing business to the consumer as Shop Japan, the company created several long selling product brands, creating new niche categories such as contour overlay mattresses, home fitness, ceramic cookware and steam cleaning. Hill and his management team created a powerful corporate culture based on the vision of "enriching lifestyle worldwide." In September of 2017, Hill stepped down from the day-to-day operations but remains active as an independent director, particularly focusing on new business development.

Mr. Hill earned a B.A. in English Literature from Cornell University.