Masato Mizuno was made president of the Mizuno Corporation , which was founded by his grandfather in 1906 , in 1989 . Masato is not just a businessman , but is also an avid supporter of the Olympians , athletes , the Olympic Movement , sport and environmental protection . Masato Mizuno , who has a strong commitment to environmental protection , is a Member of the IOC Sport and Environment Commission . He was awarded the Olympic Order in 2001 for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement and has served as President of the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry , of which he is now Vice President . In 2004 he was awarded the Medal with Blue Ribbon by his native Japan , for his services to public welfare , and his philanthropy . E-mail to a friend .
Masato Mizuno became president of Mizuno in 1989 . Mizuno was founded by his grandfather in 1906 . The company is known for its quality products and has been a major supplier to the Japanese government since World War II, as well as being one of Japan's largest manufacturers of consumer electronics such as televisions