Takanao Suzuki

Takanao Suzuki currently serves as Vice President Asia International at Purpose Brands, LLC, a position held since April 2023 following the company's rebranding from Self Esteem Brands. Prior to this role, Takanao held key positions at Subway Japan Inc. as Co-Country Director and Marketing Director, and at Subway Japan specifically as Marketing Director. Further experience includes serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer at Pizza Hut Japan and working in corporate strategy and marketing management at Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd. Takanao's educational background includes an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan, an MBA from Globis University, an associate's degree in Marketing from RMIT University, and a Bachelor's degree in High Polymer Chemical Engineering from Shinshu University.