Nick Johnston
Chairman

Nick Johnston, Chairman of Wall Street Associates brings extensive knowledge and experience in the Banking & Finance recruitment market in

Tokyo. Establishing WSA in 1997, he helped to grown the WSA business up 4 office locations and over 120 employees. Nick previously worked for the National Westminster Bank, Financial and Investment Services Department in London for over 8 years.

Jon Sparks
President & CEO

Jon's background spans more than 25 years of international experience including various pan-Asia Board and C-level positions. This includes time as a CEO of a Japanese consulting house leading operations in 8 countries. In addition, Jon has co-founded companies in the pharmaceutical and retirement home sectors. He holds post graduate qualifications in operations research and information science. Jon joined WSA in 2006 as Director & COO and was appointed CEO in February 1, 2008.

Manish's experience in strategies and financial management spans to over 20 years during which he has held positions of CEO, COO, CFO and was also fund manager to leading venture capital fund. In his previous experience, he  was responsible for building a company and taking it to IPO at Tosho Mothers. Manish holds bachelor's degree in Computer engineering, an MBA from Japanese University and has graduated Executive Management program from Harvard Business School. Manish joined WSA as a non-executive Board of Director s on August 2008 to support company's growth.

Craig Saphin
Sales Director

Craig commenced the role of Director of EFI Asia Pacific in July 2000. One year later, he became EFI Japan President and Senior Director for Asia Pacific (including India, China & Australia) and moved to Tokyo. Craig came to EFI after 9 years at Fuji Xerox Australia in various marketing roles. Craig has also worked in Canada & the USA. He has worked for a Canadian software company, Netron; with IBM and their strategic account managers. Craig’s academic qualifications include an MBA from University of New South Wales in Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Business Computing. He joined Wall Street Associates in August, 2007.

Paul Dupuis
Director of West Japan, Kansai Office

Paul Dupuis, Director of West Japan, has a dynamic background in Japan and Canada, including roles in a premier class international hotel, business development in international education and extensive business consulting. He launched the Kansai Office in 2005 and the Nagoya office in 2007, and is responsible WSA's rapid expansion throughout in West Japan. Paul serves as a business development advisor to Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture and is a key member of the Kansai Economic Federation roundtable. He is a frequent guest speaker at MBA schools and chamber of commerce functions and on issues related to recruitment, the labor market and professional development. He speaks fluent Japanese and Kansai-ben.

Robert England
Director of Kanagawa, Yokohama Office

Robert England spent over 12 years in teaching, training and coaching. Later moving into operational and managerial positions, this enabled him to handle a wide variety of functions including recruitment, training and counseling. He has also specialized in developing and implementing management training packages. As a resident of Yokohama he uses his extensive local knowledge to help develop and stimulate local business. An avid sportsman and natural leader, he finds the challenges and competitive nature of both sport and business a driving force in his life.

Maki Mizuhara
Director of Nagoya Office

Maki Mizuhara spent three years marketing Australian food and consumer products through the Australian Consulate in Nagoya. She later joined Australian Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) as a regional manager to promote Australian beef and lamb in the Chubu region. After leaving MLA, Maki was installed as Trade Commissioner with the Canadian Consulate in Nagoya. During her six years working in the Consulate, Maki successfully handled diplomatic relations, trade promotions, and cultural events including activities in Aichi Expo Canada Pavilion in 2005. In February 2007, Maki joined Wall Street Associates bringing her proven networking skills and leadership to establish the Nagoya office.