VIZ | Leading figures in comics, anime, and global entertainment industry

VIZ Media is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the fields of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation, and entertainment licensing in Japan.

For over thirty years, VIZ Media has been an international authority on comics, leading the trends of the present, new, and future. VIZ, with a quarter of millennials and half of GenZ manga readers, is at the forefront of popular culture phenomena in the United States and Japan, and now dominates multiple industries from publishing and animation to movies and games.

VIZ is proud to be the first destination for American comics and the home of some of the most prestigious anime brands driving industry development. Combined with a market share larger than the sum of household names, VIZ has transformed from a localization company to a market leading pop culture publisher and producer.

Ken Sasaki - President and CEO

Ken Sasaki guides and supervises the financial and operational issues of VIZ Media, including home entertainment, publishing, licensing, and broadcast entertainment businesses. Sasaki joined the company in February 2008 as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, having previously served as a management consultant in various industries including high-tech, media, and biopharmaceuticals. Sasaki has paved the way for VIZ Media's digital content distribution strategy and is building relationships with key partners to diversify VIZ's award-winning catalog, acquire licensed properties outside of manga and anime, and develop its own original content.

Sasaki spent his childhood in Japan and received education in both Japan and the United States. He holds an MBA degree from Stanford University School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Keio University. Sasaki has worked extensively in Japan and the United States. His understanding of Japanese and American business culture and practices enables him to build bridges, ensure VIZ Media remains at the forefront of the industry, and cultivate the next generation of fans worldwide.

Brad Woods - Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Brad Woods is responsible for marketing, licensing, public relations, and business development for VIZ Media. As an experienced marketing and entertainment executive, Woods joined the company and focused on achieving revenue growth through transformative marketing efforts, new product development, and innovative brand expansion.

Woods came to VIZ Media from DreamWorks Animation where he served as Senior Vice President, leading the domestic consumer goods and retail business development department. In this position, he led breakthrough marketing projects including Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. During his 20-year career, Woods held senior positions in the consumer goods and entertainment industries, including Mattel and Warner Bros. Entertainment. He holds an MBA degree from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona.

Trevor Stoddar - Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Trevor Stordahl leads the legal, corporate services, human resources, and IT departments of VIZ Media. Before joining VIZ Media in 2012, he worked at a law firm representing technology startups, fashion brands, liquor companies, musicians, and filmmakers.

Trevor is committed to supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses to protect their intellectual property and expand their audience. Outside of VIZ, he also serves on non-profit committees related to publishing and rock climbing. He has served as an external secretary for the esteemed James Larson and Stuart R. Pollack. He obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.