Simon Yang

Simon Yang is an experienced operations manager currently working at Karat® by Lollicup™ since June 2019, where responsibilities include supporting the CEO, COO, and VP of manufacturing to ensure efficient operations and project completion. Prior to this role, Simon served as a product manager at 85C Bakery Cafe, managing the bread category, and as a general manager at Panda Restaurant Group, focusing on team training and brand advancement. Additional experience includes consulting at Trillion Investment LLC, co-owning and managing Sakura Ichi Japanese restaurant & bar, and overseeing operations at FRI Appraisal. Simon began a career in the restaurant industry at a young age, progressing from server to a business partner at a Japanese restaurant. Academic achievements include a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside, and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in International Business and Global Management from Arizona State University.