Nobuya Ishizaka
Founder at GOLF DIGEST ONLINE INC.
Net worth: 14 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Nobuya Ishizaka is the founder of Golf Digest Online, Inc. (founded in 2000) where he holds the title of President, CEO & Representative Director.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at GDO Sports, Inc. (since 2017), Chairman at GolfTEC Intellectual Property LLC (since 2016), Outside Director at Venture Republic, Inc. (since 2013), Independent Outside Director at BELLSYSTEM24 Holdings, Inc. (since 2015), President & Representative Director at GDO Golftec, Inc. (since 2014), and Representative Director at Japan Speedgolf Association (since 2017).
Mr. Ishizaka previously held the position of President & Representative Director at Insight KK (2012-2015) and President & Representative Director at Kids Golf Co., Ltd.
Mr. Ishizaka obtained an MBA from Harvard University in 1999.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GOLF DIGEST ONLINE INC.
17.74% | 2023-08-13 | 3,241,200 ( 17.74% ) | 14 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Nobuya Ishizaka active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GOLF DIGEST ONLINE INC. | Founder | 2000-04-30 |
| BELLSYSTEM24 HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-04-30 |
Venture Republic, Inc.
 Venture Republic, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Venture Republic Inc. operates multi-branded vertical search engines and provides user-generated product review services over the Internet. Its operations are carried out through the following divisions: Travel and Services. The Travel division operates Travel.jp and Hotel.jp websites, which search and compare prices for plane tickets, package tours, and accommodations. The Services division manages coneco.net and tuhan.net.jp websites, which provides price comparisons for computer and peripherals, household electric appliances, game software, car products, and alcohol. The company was founded by Kei Shibata on January 4, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Director/Board Member | 2013-07-31 |
GDO Golftec, Inc.
 GDO Golftec, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Part of Golf Digest Online, Inc., GDO Golftec, Inc. is a golf school with 7 stores in Japan, one in Korea, one in Singapore, 2 stores in Hong Kong, and one in Fukuoka. The Japanese company analyzes your swing based on objective data and video videos in the operation measurement that quantifies the swing, and offers one-on-one lessons while comparing with the tour sprout. The latest swing system quantifies the swing and plays golf lessons on one-on-one while watching the video. All 12 stores nationwide are within a 5-minute walk from the nearest station, and you can go empty-handed with club shoes. | President | 2014-08-31 |
GolfTEC Intellectual Property LLC
 GolfTEC Intellectual Property LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services GOLFTEC Intellectual Property LLC provides golf lessons, golf instruction and club fitting services. It offers personalized instruction in private learning bays; video swing analysis; online lesson review and follow-up instruction; custom club fitting; golf equipment and merchandise; customized improvement plans and lesson programs; and corporate entertainment events. The company was founded by Joseph L. Assell and Michael Clinton in 1995 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Chairman | 2018-06-30 |
GDO Sports, Inc.
 GDO Sports, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Golf Digest Online, Inc., GDO Sports, Inc. provides training systems to golf and other sports companies. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. Nobuya Ishizaka has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-03-31 |
| Japan Speedgolf Association | Director/Board Member | 2017-10-31 |
Former positions of Nobuya Ishizaka
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Insight KK
 Insight KK Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Golf Digest Online, Inc., Insight KK is a software development and Japanese wholesale company. The private company is based in Matsuyama, Japan. Insight KK was acquired by Golf Digest Online, Inc. on March 31, 2010. | President | 2015-03-31 |
Kids Golf Co., Ltd
 Kids Golf Co., Ltd Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services KIDS GOLF, Inc. operates a golf school for teen agers and children. The company was founded on June 8, 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | President | - |
Training of Nobuya Ishizaka
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| GOLF DIGEST ONLINE INC. | Retail Trade |
| BELLSYSTEM24 HOLDINGS, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
GolfTEC Intellectual Property LLC
GolfTEC Intellectual Property LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services GOLFTEC Intellectual Property LLC provides golf lessons, golf instruction and club fitting services. It offers personalized instruction in private learning bays; video swing analysis; online lesson review and follow-up instruction; custom club fitting; golf equipment and merchandise; customized improvement plans and lesson programs; and corporate entertainment events. The company was founded by Joseph L. Assell and Michael Clinton in 1995 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Consumer Services |
Venture Republic, Inc.
Venture Republic, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Venture Republic Inc. operates multi-branded vertical search engines and provides user-generated product review services over the Internet. Its operations are carried out through the following divisions: Travel and Services. The Travel division operates Travel.jp and Hotel.jp websites, which search and compare prices for plane tickets, package tours, and accommodations. The Services division manages coneco.net and tuhan.net.jp websites, which provides price comparisons for computer and peripherals, household electric appliances, game software, car products, and alcohol. The company was founded by Kei Shibata on January 4, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Commercial Services |
Insight KK
Insight KK Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Golf Digest Online, Inc., Insight KK is a software development and Japanese wholesale company. The private company is based in Matsuyama, Japan. Insight KK was acquired by Golf Digest Online, Inc. on March 31, 2010. | Technology Services |
GDO Golftec, Inc.
GDO Golftec, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Part of Golf Digest Online, Inc., GDO Golftec, Inc. is a golf school with 7 stores in Japan, one in Korea, one in Singapore, 2 stores in Hong Kong, and one in Fukuoka. The Japanese company analyzes your swing based on objective data and video videos in the operation measurement that quantifies the swing, and offers one-on-one lessons while comparing with the tour sprout. The latest swing system quantifies the swing and plays golf lessons on one-on-one while watching the video. All 12 stores nationwide are within a 5-minute walk from the nearest station, and you can go empty-handed with club shoes. | Consumer Services |
Kids Golf Co., Ltd
Kids Golf Co., Ltd Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services KIDS GOLF, Inc. operates a golf school for teen agers and children. The company was founded on June 8, 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Consumer Services |
GDO Sports, Inc.
GDO Sports, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Golf Digest Online, Inc., GDO Sports, Inc. provides training systems to golf and other sports companies. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. Nobuya Ishizaka has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Technology Services |
| Japan Speedgolf Association |
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