01 Our Team

Executive Leaders

Matt Beath

Chief Executive Officer, Will International

As CEO of Will International, Matt Beath leads Will Group, Inc.’s international business outside of Japan. With over 20 years in executive recruitment, Matt has held significant roles in recruitment firms throughout Asia Pacific. Co-founder of Ethos BeathChapman, one of Will International’s hero brands, Matt is committed to driving Will’s global strategy for innovative total workforce solutions. Collaborating with senior leaders and key clients, he’s dedicated to empowering team members and stakeholders, supporting them in unlocking their full potential.

Yuichi Sumi

President, Will Group Inc.

Yuichi Sumi’s journey with Will Group began over 20 years ago as a business development graduate. Since then, he has progressed in various roles throughout the organisation, to now President of Will Group, Inc. His leadership is embodied by the ‘New Will, One Will’ statement, that signifies Will Group’s commitment to being a positive change agent group. Grounded by his belief in human potential, his vision encapsulates a holistic approach towards working, learning, and living, represented in the acronym WILL.

Ryosuke Ikeda

Founder and Chairman, Will Group Inc.

As Founder and the former President of Will Group Inc., Ryosuke Ikeda was there at Will Group’s humble beginnings, when Saint Media Inc. was established in 1997. In his time as President, Ikeda grew the company from a Japanese domestic business with 3 team members, to a Tokyo stock exchange listed company, with multiple domestic and overseas subsidiaries and over 6000 team members across the group. In 2023, Ikeda retired from his position as President and now resides as Chairman of the Will Group Inc. board.