Brother In 2000-2004A Changing of the GuardTOSHIKAZU (TERRY) KOIKE BECOMES PRESIDENT AND CEOA World of ThanksFew successors complement develop products that refect their predecessors as well the changing landscape of as Toshikazu “Terry” Koike retail and marketing. Terry’s complements Mr. Hiromi vision for Brother refects the Gunji. Having realized, and fact that the Internet has exceeded, both his goals made virtually every retailer of creating a “beautiful and vendor a national and company” (and a billion- international seller, requiring dollar one), Mr. Gunji shorter product cycles and handed the reins to Terry. high-value products. With Since becoming President Terry at its helm, Brother will and CEO, Terry has worked always remain a company to implement programs and that’s “at your side.”THE MR. GUNJI AND MR. TAZAKI RETIREMENT PARTYOn May 19, 2004, Brother employees and VIPs from around the world attended a special retirement dinner at The Old Mill Inn in Bernardsville, New Jersey for Messrs. Hiromi Gunji and Victor Tazaki.49 50