Eric Kawabata

Eric Kawabata is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management and advisory roles across various sectors. As General Manager for the Asia Pacific Region at TerraCycle since 2014, Eric has successfully expanded operations from a single account to over 100 programs in collaboration with governments and corporations. Concurrently, Eric serves as General Manager at Loop, overseeing its launch and development in Japan, and as an Advisor for One Young World Japan, empowering young leaders. Eric holds advisory positions with the Green Purchasing Network and co-founded the Ocean Green Association, focusing on environmental sustainability. Eric's prior roles include high-level positions at leading financial institutions such as BNP Paribas, Lehman Brothers, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank, and an academic background featuring esteemed law degrees from The University of Tokyo, University of Washington School of Law, Pepperdine Law, and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.