Torrance, Calif. — Auto Page announced it has hired Kenichiro (Ken) Watanabe as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Watanabe will be responsible for business strategy, finance and operations at Auto Page and will be a key member of senior management. Watanabe will report to Auto Page President Mike Northup and work from the company’s Torrance, Calif., office.
Mr. Watanabe comes to the Auto Page brand with much International experience. Most recently from Aruze, in Tokyo, Japan; Yamakoh in Malaysia and Hooters Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
“Ken gives us a solid footing on finance,” said Northup. “We feel he will interact positively with existing customers, our employees and have a significant impact on our efforts to grow market share with new customers.”