Yuichiro Niwase
Austin,TX
Summary
Skilled Chairman proficient in driving improvements and maintaining order within the company board of directors. Offering excellent judgment, strong listening skills and a deep understanding of business operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman
Sesaco Corporation
10.2022 - Current
- Achieved the budget by optimizing the sales and pricing mechanism and implementing appropriate cost control.
- Spearheaded a strategic divestment from loss-making business, to restructure company's business portfolio.
- Built strong relationships with parent company, ensuring continued financial support for business continuation.
General Manager of Food Trading
MC Agri Alliance
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share from 30% to 35% in Japan’s sesame import within 1.5 years.
- Managed a diverse team of 10 professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction, which resulted in the increase of employees’ satisfaction rate from 50% to 80%.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners by jointly developing various project such as SDGs initiatives for African farmers.
Project Leader of Foods Business Development Unit
Mitsubishi Corporation
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Comprehensively analyzed the Japanese foods company's needs to enter into global market and proposed the plans to match those needs.
- Spearheaded the projects with 5 major Japanese food companies to build J/Vs in Indonesia and Myanmar, as the leader of 5 team members.
Director of Chairman's Office
Princes Limited.
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Built and executed the plans to restructure the business by divestment and consolidation of 4 factories, under drastic change of environment after Brexit.
- Developed strategic plans to turn the company around together with the company's management team.
- Developed high-performing teams of 7 by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Manager of Dairy Department
Mitsubishi Corporation
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed 3 key accounts (40% of the department business) and increased the profit by 30% in two years by developing new products with the collaboration with suppliers.
- Spearheaded the establishment of JV company with the largest Australian dairy company, and built and executed the sales plan of the manufactured products throughout Asia.
Manager of Food Department
Mitsubishi International Corporation
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Tripled the US cheese export in 3 years by developing strategic relationship with new suppliers.
- Achieved departmental budget for 4 consecutive years by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes with suppliers promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring appropriate corrective actions.
- Supported Japanese food manufacturer's entry into the US market, by liaising with various internal/external resources.
Manager of Dairy Department
Mitsubishi Corporation
01.2001 - 07.2007
- In charge of key customers and suppliers, which accounts for 50% of cheese trading of the department, by continuously proving increase of sales and profit.
- Developed various new products, such as low fat cheese and private label products for one of the largest CVS chain.
- Trained 5 new employees on dairy department procedures, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
Accounting Clerk
Mitsubishi Corporation
04.1998 - 12.2000
- Achieved accurate financial records by meticulously entering and verifying transactions in general ledger.
- Supported the establishment of J/Vs between Mitsubishi and the largest Australian dairy company by providing accurate financial projections.
Education
MBA - Finance, Leadership
New York University
New York, NY05.2011
Bachelor of Political Science - Political Science
Keio University
Tokyo, Japan03.1998
Skills
- Budget Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- Meeting Leadership
- Industry Knowledge
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Ethical Conduct
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chairman
Sesaco Corporation
10.2022 - Current
General Manager of Food Trading
MC Agri Alliance
01.2021 - 10.2022
Project Leader of Foods Business Development Unit
Mitsubishi Corporation
05.2017 - 12.2020
Director of Chairman's Office
Princes Limited.
12.2015 - 05.2017
Manager of Dairy Department
Mitsubishi Corporation
07.2012 - 12.2015
Manager of Food Department
Mitsubishi International Corporation
07.2007 - 07.2012
Manager of Dairy Department
Mitsubishi Corporation
01.2001 - 07.2007
Accounting Clerk
Mitsubishi Corporation
04.1998 - 12.2000
MBA - Finance, Leadership
New York University
Bachelor of Political Science - Political Science
Keio University
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