About me

CXO | Breakthrough Sales, Marketing + Operational Strategies in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific Region | Startups + Turnarounds

LAUNCHES NEW PRODUCTS, CAPTURES MARKET SHARE, BROKERS PARTNERSHIPS + NAVIGATES LANDSCAPES ACROSS THE APAC REGION
FMPG | CPG | Retail | Food & Beverage | Luxury | E-Commerce | Financial Services | High-Tech

SKILLS:

P&L | Innovation/Growth Strategy | Business/Product Development | Organizational Development | Financial Planning/Analysis | Process Improvement | KPIs/Metrics | JV/OEM Management | Digital Marketing | Product/Marketing Roadmaps | Multi-Channel Distributors | Alliance/Partnerships | B2C/B2B/O2O
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Whether entering a new market, growing market share or championing a turnaround, I know what it takes for businesses to succeed in Japan & the APEC.
Companies count on me for unwavering leadership and guidance during crisis, and for my ability to overcome resistance and establish trust.

A keen researcher and observer of consumer behavior since my early days driving innovation at Coca Cola and as a simultaneous translator, my knack for grasping cultural nuances pays off when identifying and capitalizing on next great ideas.

I've paved the path for consumers and competitors with new products, services and business practices emulated today as gold standard.
Always happy to share. I've contributed on Boards and as a speaker at international forums.
HIGHLIGHTS:

☑ HÄAGEN-DAZS/GENERAL MILLS: Reversed YOY decline and stagnation.Rallied and supported associates during 2011 Japan Earthquake.
☑ NOKIA: Grew market share 10% through the launch of new products and services in this competitive market comprised of the world's most advanced digital consumers.
☑ WESTERN UNION: Penetrated APAC, Middle East + Australia with a strategy that gained and sustained #1 market share.
☑ ENTER JAPAN: Spearheaded strategies that helped multinational companies gain a strong foothold in Asia.