Professional Title: CEO, Suntory Beverages & Food
Professional Summary:
Makiko Ono is a seasoned Japanese executive, first woman CEO at Suntory. She oversees global beverage & food business, manages foreign acquisitions and brand partnerships.
Key Expertise & Skills:
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Global brand partnerships (Lucozade, Ribena etc.)
- Cross-cultural business strategy
Career Journey & Highlights:
- Began in Suntory’s M&A team.
- First woman Chief Executive at Suntory.
Projects & Achievements:
- Led key acquisitions and partnerships bringing foreign brands under Suntory’s umbrella.
- Named among the “World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” in 2023.
Education & Certifications:
- Studied Portuguese at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
- Business education from International Institute for Management Development.
Languages & Global Reach:
- Fluent in foreign languages relevant to her acquisitions work.
- Work impacts global beverage brands; leadership in international partnerships.
Personal Values / Leadership Philosophy:
Leadership through inclusion, innovation, and global collaboration.