Message from the President

Dear Reader,

Founded in Yokohama in 1865 by Hermann Siber and Caspar Brennwald, DKSH Japan K.K. as the oldest foreign company with uninterrupted presence in the country has in the course of more than 140 years become a major contributor to culture and business in Japan. Our strong roots result in our very unique way of doing business, where the cultures of Japan and Switzerland, of Europe and Asia, harmoniously complement one another.

We have learned to steer a clear course among these two distinctive cultures, taking the best of both worlds to best serve the constantly evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is founded on consistency in partnerships and long-term engagement. We are proud of our employees who are still animated by the same pioneering spirit that inspired our founders.

DKSH Japan plays a pivotal role as part of DKSH Group, a global organization with a network of 560 locations in 35 countries. The group's headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland. Having long surpassed the old trading house business model, we instead provide what we have defined as Market Expansion Services; we not only increase our business partners' access to knowledge and information sources, we also increase their market share by helping them expand their business in their chosen markets, both existing and new ones. Under the umbrella of DKSH Group we leverage on our global synergies to continuously develop our services portfolio.

Our company changed its name to DKSH Japan K.K. on April 1, 2009, aiming to enhance our capacities as a global partner so that we may continue to earn the trust invested in us. Furthermore, we are committed to grow together with our business partners. I would like to thank our partners for their support and their confidence.

Dr. Joerg W. Wolle
CEO of DKSH Group & President of DKSH Japan K.K.