The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience
and fine chemical technologies.

Food & Beverage

Ajinomoto

Ajinomoto's headquarters in Chuo City, Japan

Taro Fujie

Masaru Takayanagi

Shuhei Wakimoto

Albert Lee

Masaki Kashihara

Smriga Miroslav

Leora Coleman-Fire

Tatsuya Okuzumi

Yutong Qi

Mike Lish

Takaaki Arashida

Miro Smriga

Michael Lish

Takeshi Saito

Ryoichi Ebata

Maiko Mori

Ikuo Kira

Shigeo Nakamura

Sumio Maeda

George Nakayama

Kimie Iwata

Yoko Hatta

Mami Indo

Scott Trevor Davis

Yukako Wagatsuma

The Research and Development team at Ajinomoto focuses on innovating and enhancing food products and amino acids by leveraging advanced bioscience and fine chemical technologies. This multidisciplinary group conducts cutting-edge research, develops new food solutions, and creates consumer-driven products, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the food industry while addressing health and wellness trends. Their collaborative efforts aim to transform scientific discoveries into practical applications that benefit consumers and drive business growth.

Research and Development

The Marketing and Sales team at Ajinomoto plays a crucial role in driving the company's food and amino acid products to market. This team develops and implements marketing strategies, supports product launches, and manages customer relationships to maximize sales across diverse regions, particularly in Jeddah, KSA, and EMEA & CIS markets. With a focus on integrating marketing design and supply chain insights, they aim to enhance brand visibility and ensure a responsive approach to customer needs.

Marketing and Sales

The Human Resources and Administration team at Ajinomoto plays a vital role in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by managing talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational culture initiatives. They ensure compliance with global HR policies, support sustainability efforts, and enhance internal communications. This team collaborates across departments to align human resources strategies with Ajinomoto's mission of innovation in food and amino acids.

Human Resources and Administration

The Corporate Governance team at Ajinomoto consists of independent outside directors who provide oversight and strategic guidance to ensure that the company adheres to high ethical standards and regulatory compliance. They play a critical role in shaping corporate policies, enhancing transparency, and fostering accountability to protect the interests of shareholders and stakeholders alike.

Corporate Governance

The Leadership Team at Ajinomoto is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company and overseeing its global operations in the food and amino acids sectors. This team, comprised of key executives from various regional divisions, focuses on driving innovation, fostering growth, and ensuring alignment with the company’s bioscience and fine chemical technologies to deliver value and enhance customer satisfaction worldwide.

Leadership Team

Ajinomoto

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Leadership Team

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Ajinomoto

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Research and Development

Marketing and Sales

Human Resources and Administration

Corporate Governance

Leadership Team

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