Kentaro Nakatani is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with over 20 years of experience in FMCG, retail, and food service industries. Most recently, serving as the Head of Retail & Food Channel Planning at Coca Cola Bottlers Japan K.K., Kentaro lead a team of 20 in devising business strategies, developing operational plans, and overseeing trade and customer marketing programs. His leadership has driven remarkable turnarounds, including transforming the food channel commercial OI from negative to positive within two years, along with impressive sales growth amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kentaro's expertise spans from brand management to product development, evident in his successful initiatives at companies like Aeon Topvalu K.K. and Starbucks International CPG G.K. Notably, at Starbucks, he excelled as a Brand Manager, driving growth in the Ready To Drink category for the Japan market and earning recognition awards for his achievements. With a proven track record of delivering results and fostering collaborative teams, Kentaro continues to shape the future of the Food and Beverage industry through innovation and strategic vision.