Nissin Foods
Steve Vivian, CPA, is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in strategic financial management across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President Finance at Nissin Foods since 2019, Steve plays a pivotal role in corporate policy deployment, financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation. Previously, as Director of Finance at BakeMark USA, Steve oversaw pricing strategy and professional development for the finance team. Steve's expertise also includes significant contributions at Mars in roles such as Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Market Analysis and Sales Finance Manager, where strategic market insights and financial analytics were provided to drive growth. Earlier roles include Internal Audit Manager at Ruiz Foods and Manager at Stonefield Josephson, focusing on audits and internal controls. Steve holds an M.B.A. in Strategy and Executive Leadership and completed the Food Industry Executive Program at USC Marshall School of Business.
Nissin Foods
In 1958, our founder, Momofuku Ando created the world’s first instant noodles. On a trip to the U.S. in 1966, Mr. Ando noticed Americans curiously eating forkfuls of noodles out of cups, instead of using bowls and chopsticks. With that simple observation, the worldwide Cup Noodles® phenomenon was born. Shortly after, in 1970, Nissin officially put down its roots in the U.S. In 1972, our Gardena, CA, plant started production of Top Ramen®—the first instant ramen manufactured and sold in the U.S. And ever since, Nissin Foods USA has been creating jobs, launching careers and sharing the joy of noodles with the world.