Takeshi Obara

Takeshi Obara is an experienced Business Innovation Manager at Dollarcity since August 2023, with a robust background in commercial management and project leadership across various industries. Prior roles include Mobile Financial Services Commercial Manager at Millicom (Tigo), where significant strategies were implemented to enhance digital wallet utilization, and Project Manager at Productos Alimenticios DIANA, overseeing major manufacturing projects and long-term capacity planning. Takeshi also served as Supply Chain Planning/Project Manager at Empresas ADOC, achieving substantial profitability increases through strategic improvements and cultural transformation. Earlier experience includes positions at SABMiller, where innovative budgeting and logistics initiatives were developed, and financial analysis roles at Grupo Q. Takeshi holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and has specialized in Project Management from both INCAE and Aden Business Schools.