Sony Corp.

Hideyuki Furumi heads Sony Electronics' VAIO of America as president and Sony's Information Technology Products Division (ITPD) as senior vice president. In this dual role he is responsible for the entire North American PC operation including engineering, marketing and production. In his ITPD role, Furumi is also responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing of the Sony Reader, LocationFree, Mylo and branded Disc Storage products. Furumi joined Sony in 1986. He started in a sales position and then moved on to build his career in various marketing management roles in South East Asia including assignments in Thailand and Singapore. In 1996 Furumi was appointed group marketing manager of Sony TV Europe in the United Kingdom. In this role, he guided regional sales companies and contributed to a then record sales of 3.5 million TV units. After more than 10 years in overseas assignments, he assumed the role of business planning manager of the corporate marketing division of Sony Corporation in 1999. In this role, he contributed to the design and re-organization of Sony's international sales and marketing management operations. He also helped to create the Global Marketing Office a marketing staff that supports the COO of Sony Corporation. Furumi joined Sony Electronics in 2001. Since that time he has been recognized for the dramatic strides he has made to Sony's PC business in the U.S. He has been credited with strengthening U.S. operations, developing new revenue streams and growing the VAIO business significantly in the hyper competitive PC industry. Furumi holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from Keio Gijyuku University in Japan.

Hugo Gaggioni is Chief Technology Officer for the Broadcast and Production Systems Division of Sony Electronics. Gaggioni, who joined Sony in 1988, holds six patents and has authored 32 technical publications in the areas of video compression, digital filter banks and HDTV devices and systems. With research interests ranging from digital video and image processing and information theory to video/audio compression and multidimensional signal processing, Gaggioni has served as session-chairman of 13 international conferences in the areas of HDTV and bandwidth compression systems. He has also given numerous presentations and tutorial courses on signal processing and advanced video technologies at international events sponsored by SMPTE, IEEE, and Eurasip organizations. He was a member of the Advanced Television Advisory group to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (1987 to 1994). He is a Fellow of SMPTE and the recipient of the 2004 Leitch Gold Medal award for technology leadership. Gaggioni was chairman of the SMPTE technical groups on Digital Representation of the 1125/60 High Definition TV Standard (SMPTE 260M, 88-92) and Digital HDTV Serial Interfaces (SMPTE 292M, 93-96). He was also chairman for a SMPTE group on Editing of MPEG bit-streams for TV studio usage. Gaggioni represented Sony Corporation of America to the ANSI X3-L3 committee and the ISO/IEC MPEG coding group from 1988 to 1996. Gaggioni holds degrees in telecommunications, systems engineering, and electronic engineering from the University of Essex in Colchester, England; University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University, respectively.

Michael Fasulo is chief marketing officer for Sony Electronics in the U.S. His responsibilities include leading Sony Electronics' Corporate Marketing unit, which oversees the Sony brand by driving marketing communications and establishing national promotion platforms and cross-product branding initiatives. Fasulo is responsible for Sony Electronics' advertising, promotions and trade show activities. He also spearheads Sony Electronics' direct marketing, Web services, the ultra high-end QUALIA business, the QRIO biped robot Corporate Ambassador initiative, and the unit responsible for marketing Sony's AIBO entertainment robot. Fasulo has been with Sony Electronics for more than 20 years and has held a variety of positions with the company. Previously, he was president of Sony Electronics e-Solutions Company LLC. His responsibilities included all sales, marketing, architecture, and platform activities for e-Solutions. He also served as the Customer Relations Management officer, where his duties included consolidating Sony's direct sales efforts under one management for a common excellent customer experience. Fasulo joined Sony in 1984 as a Junior Financial Analyst and has held several positions within the company including senior vice president of Consumer Sales Company Eastern Zone Sales, senior vice president of sales and operations for Media Solutions Company (MSC) and president of the Media Solutions Company (MSC), Noteworthy accolades include Sales Manager of the Year award in 1988, induction into Sony's prestigious Samurai Society in 1990, Sales Vice President of the Year award in 1990, the Vision award for outstanding leadership in 2001, and the COO award for customer relations management in 2003. Most recently, he received the 2005 Special Recognition award for growth of SEL's e-Solutions group.

Rintaro Miyoshi is executive vice president and chief financial officer for Sony Electronics. In this position, he is responsible for Finance, Control and Planning, as well as corporate projects for the company's U.S. electronics business. Miyoshi has fostered a transparent and global culture in SEL and has been a driving force by cultivating new business opportunities continuously and increase sales amounts, especially through joint acqtivities with the content groups. His commitments also include maximizing U.S. profits by strengthening U.S.-based businesses and maintaining a fair profit balance on imported products. In his nearly 25 years of service to Sony, Miyoshi has held many positions in Japan, including senior vice president of Corporate Planning and Control at Global Hub, senior general manager of Corporate Planning for Mobile Network Company and general manager of Planning and Control for PNC and IT company, where he launched VAIO business as one of the key members. He also had three years of experience from 1985 as an accountant at Sony WEGA Produktions G.m.b.H. in Stuttgart, Germany. Miyoshi earned his B.A. in economics from Keio University in 1981.

Barry S. Weiss is Senior Vice President of Animation Production for Sony Pictures Imageworks. Mr. Weiss is a widely respected animation producer and administrator with extensive experience in both features film and television animation production. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Short Subject and Feature Animation branch Executive Committee and also serves on the Academy's newly created Science and Technology Council.

Dennis Syracuse is senior vice president, Sony Retail for Sony Electronics. In this position, he is part of the Consumer Sales Company, responsible for managing the SonyStyle retail stores across the nation. Syracuse joined Sony in 2001 with responsibility to develop a retail direct business for Sony from concept to roll out which became the new nationwide SonyStyle retail store concept. To date, Syracuse has opened more than 30 stores in distinctive fashion malls in 18 states. The Sony Style fashion retail stores are designed to educate consumers about integrating technology into their lifestyles, and serve as a showcase for Sony's most innovative electronics and entertainment products and services. Dennis Syracuse is also responsible for directing and managing the flagship stores, Sony Retail Outlets and Sony Employee Family Stores. Prior to joining Sony, Syracuse gained more than 20 years retail experience for notable stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and Modern Woman. Syracuse received his Bachelor of Arts in economics with a minor in psychology from the state University of New York at Buffalo. He's received the 2004 Sony's President's Award for Leadership and the 2004 COO Award for Retail Store Rollout. Syracuse resides in New York.

Hiroshi (Hiro) Kawano is senior vice president, Direct Consumer Sales. In this position, he is responsible for managing Sonys direct-to-consumer business through the establishment of Sony retail stores and Sonys ecommerce Web site, SonyStyle.com. Kawano joined Sony headquarters in Tokyo in 1985 as an account manager in the domestic marketing division. He moved on to become the general manager of Sony Europe International. In 2002 he was appointed general manager for Sonys COO strategy office working for top management in Tokyo. From 2003 to 2005 Kawano was senior vice president of Consumer Sales, managing Sonys second largest sales account, Circuit City. Kawano graduated from KEIO University in Tokyo with a degree in law and political science

Ms. Pober is Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Sony Pictures Entertainment, where she administers the studio's strategic philanthropic efforts and community outreach activities. She also serves as trustee of the California State Summer School for the Arts, Vice Chair of Workplace Hollywood, and is on the boards of Camino Nuevo Charter School, Los Angeles County Public Library Foundation and serves on the Executive Committee for the Los Angeles County Blueprint for Arts Education.

Joseph Stinziano heads the Media and Application Solutions Division for Sony Electronics as senior vice president. He is responsible for the overall management of Sony's recording media business in the United States, including financial, marketing, operational and sales functions. The business is comprised of consumer and B2B media products as well as a unique biometrics and USB product line. From 2001 to 2003, Stinziano was responsible for the Home Audio/Video products for Sony Electronics Home Entertainment Product Division, where he was accountable for product marketing, development and divisional profit and loss management. In this role, he developed and managed a launch plan of Sony's first DVD Recorder, which went on to become the industry's number one model for the fiscal year. In 1997, Stinziano joined Sony's Recording Media and Energy Group where he was the marketing manager for Consumer and Data Media products. He then served as director of marketing for the Consumer Media Division, where he spearheaded the turnaround of Sony's consumer media business, returning the unit to a leader in the market. Prior to Joining Sony, he was in charge of marketing and sales of consumer products at AT&T. Stinziano holds a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He serves as a member of the Sony Electronics Operating Committee and is a past vice president and board of director member of the DVD Entertainment Group.

Randy Waynick assumed the role of senior vice president of Sony Electronics Home Products Division in August 2005. He is responsible for directing the marketing of Sony's TV, and home audio/video, spearheading business and product development/planning and retail communications for HPD, with specific focus on HDTV and the commercialization of Blu-ray hardware. Previously, Randy Waynick served as senior vice president of sales with primary responsibility for the Best Buy relationship. In this role he oversaw the strategic planning, sales, advertising, supply chain and general P/L for Sony. Prior experiences within Sony include all levels of sales, vice president of New Business Planning and CPFR project Lead. Waynick joined Sony in 1985 and has been assigned to various locations and positions throughout the United States. He is two-time recipient of the Samurai award as well as numerous other top performers awards and recognitions. He is a member of the Sales Executive Council and the Conference Board. He has received numerous degrees including a Ph.D. in organization and management. His research explored Increasing In-Store Share via Customer Service Techniques and Impact of the Internet on the Selling Function and Role. Waynick has participated in executive education at University of Michigan, Notre Dame, Harvard and The Center for Creative Learning. He is an active professor at two universities teaching marketing, management, e-business, multinational marketing and motivating IT Professional.

Steve Haber is the senior vice president of the Digital Imaging and Audio Division for Sony Electronics where he is responsible for overseeing the product management and marketing of the company's digital still cameras, camcorders, digital photo printers, personal audio, mobile electronics and accessories related to these categories Prior to his leadership in the DIAD, Haber was senior vice president of Sony's personal mobile and imaging division.

Jay Dellostretto is vice president of the display systems division for Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Professional Company. A 20 year veteran of Sony, Dellostretto is responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing activities related to Sony projectors and flat panel plasma and CRT professional monitors. Prior to his appointment as vice president, Dellostretto held the national sales manager position for the display systems division from June 1999 until March 2000. He was Sony's director of national distribution sales from April 1997 through May 1999, where he was responsible for dealer relationships and programs, as well as regional sales for the pro video and display businesses. From 1995 to 1997, he was a regional sales manager for Sony's Broadcast and Production unit. He joined Sony in 1983 and has held numerous sales and marketing positions during his tenure at Sony. Before joining Sony, Dellostretto was a district sales manager for JVC Company of America where he coordinated dealer activities for Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Western New York. From 1980 until 1983, he was a sales representative for RPC Electronics. In 1994, Dellostretto was selected as a member of Sony's coveted Samurai Society. He holds a B.A. and an M.S. from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Abary joined Sony in 2000 to support the growth of the VAIO notebook business, which has since nearly doubled in revenue in the United States. He has served in various capacities within Sony's IT Products division, including product management, demand planning and business operations, gaining increased authority and leadership with each successive position.

Steven Blum heads the U.S. healthcare business for Sony Electronics as vice president and general manager of Sony Medical Systems. He is responsible for the sales, marketing and product management of video and imaging products that Sony manufactures for the medical industry, which are used widely in surgery and radiology.

Ben Howard is a Board Director of Propeller Consulting. Ben has over fifteen years of marketing and product development experience in the family entertainment sector. Ben is the Co-Founder of the media investment firm Cedar Partners, a shareholder in Propeller Consulting. In addition to his duties with Cedar, Ben is the Executive Producer of the upcoming feature film Second Chance, starring Christian music artist Michael W. Smith, to be released by Sony Pictures in early 2006. During his seven year tenure, Ben was responsible for establishing the marketing department for Big Idea before overseeing the development and production of all music-related projects for the VeggieTales brand. Prior to this, Ben was with Reunion Records, where he held various senior marketing and distribution roles including Vice President of Marketing and Sales. During his time with Reunion Records, Ben was responsible for the release of Michael W. Smith's "Change Your World" CD, which resulted in the highest chart debut up to that time of any Christian artist on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart.

Brian Keeney joined Sony Pictures Imageworks in 1996 as a senior visual effects coordinator for "Starship Troopers," which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects. Keeney was digital effects producer on the Academy Award nominated invisible man thriller, "Hollow Man," managing the crew tasked with development of multiple CG characters. He spearheaded the 3D and visual effects work on the talking cats for the sequel "Stuart Little 2," winner of the VES Award (Visual Effects Society) for Best Character Animation in an Animated Feature. More recently Keeney and a crew of experienced pipeline developers developed digital advances for the production of "The Polar Express" and "Spider Man 2". Currently, Keeney serves as senior producer for pipeline and software development at Sony Pictures Imageworks. "We're striving to expand the performance of our digital tools. Our clients want to create larger, more complex CG character shows. Our mission is to ensure growth of a strong and flexible pipeline that will continue to enable our artists to create high quality characters and effects that push the envelope of what is possible." Keeney's current projects are: "Open Season", the first CG feature under the Sony Pictures Animation banner; "Monster House", a film building on the performance capture techniques of Polar Express; and the highly anticipated sequel to the successful Spiderman 2. Prior to Keeney's arrival at Imageworks, and while attending the University of Southern California, he made contact with school alumni working for at Lightstorm Entertainment James Cameron on "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." A working relationship developed, allowing him to be involved in such diverse projects as miniature refurbishing for "T2" and editorial work on special laser disks for home video. This diverse experience at Lightstorm gave him a solid introduction to the professional film making community.

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Ernest Tarasovsky brings more than 10 years of experience in information security, information technology, and computer design to SecureNode clients. Ernest is an Information Security and IT Audit Consultant at Sony Inc. (www.sony.com) specializing in network vulnerability assessments and security Architecture. Ernest has been responsible for all facets of network security infrastructure, including network security for firewalls, intrusion detection, UNIX and Windows NT security standards and compliance. Ernest Tarasovsky holds BS in Computer Science.

Mr. Shoda is Senior Advisor to International Risk Ltd and is assisting our business development and expansion plans in Japan. Mr. Shoda is currently the Representative Director of Shoda & Partners in Tokyo. Previously he spent 41 years with Sony Corporation. His appointments there included General Manager of International Cooperation Department (1989 to 1993), Representative of Sony Corporation in Beijing (1993 to 1996), Vice Chairman of Sony China Limited (1996 to 1998), Chairman of Sony China Limited (1998 to 2001), Group Director and Representative of East Asia Division of Sony Corporation (2001 to 2003) and finally as a Senior Advisor (2003 to 2005). During his time with Sony, Mr. Shoda was extensively involved in e-business development and was an advisor to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) where he helped developing countries through various international cooperation projects. As the Chairman of Sony China Limited Mr. Shoda played a central role in Sony's PRC investments. Mr. Shoda is a graduate of Keio University (B.S. in Engineering - 1964). He speaks fluent English and Mandarin.

Ken Hahn joined Sony Pictures Imageworks in 1996 as a sequence supervisor on "Contact" and went on to work on such projects as "Godzilla," "Starship Troopers" and "Stuart Little." Currently he is working as the digital effects supervisor on the upcoming Nicholas Cage film "Ghost Rider" based on the popular Marvel comic book character.

Mr. Stalder has been a Director of the Company since February 1999 and was appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on January 10, 2000. On October 4, 2001, Mr. Stalder resigned as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Stalder is a former member of the Executive Boards of Credit Suisse Group and Credit Suisse First Boston and former Chief Executive Officer of the Americas Region of Credit Suisse Private Banking. Mr. Stalder joined Credit Suisse in 1980 as a founding member and Deputy Head of the Multinational Services Group. In 1986, he became Executive Vice President. He was named to Credit Suisse's Executive Board in 1989. In 1990, he became Head of the Commercial Banking Division and a Member of the Executive Committee. From 1991 to 1995, Mr. Stalder was Chief Financial Officer and a Member of the Executive Boards of Credit Suisse Group and Credit Suisse First Boston. He became head of Credit Suisse Private Banking in 1995 and retired in 1998. Prior to moving to the United States, Mr. Stalder was a member of the Board of Directors for several Swiss subsidiaries of major corporations including AEG, Bayer, BTR, Hoechst, Saint Gobain, Solvay and Sony. He is a fellow of the World Economic Forum. He was a member of the Leadership Committee of the Consolidated Corporate Fund of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Board of The American Ballet Theatre and a Trustee of Carnegie Hall. Mr. Stalder received a diploma in advanced finance management at the International Management Development Institute in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1976. He completed the International Senior Managers Program at Harvard University in 1985.