Ryoko Akazawa

Ryoko Akazawa is a highly experienced marketing and strategy professional with a robust background in the beverage industry. Currently serving as Strategy Senior Director for the Japan & South Korea Operating Unit at The Coca-Cola Company since April 2021, Akazawa previously held significant roles at Kirin Holdings Singapore as General Manager Marketing for Business Development and at Diageo as Senior Innovation Manager for the Asia Pacific region. Akazawa's expertise encompasses new product development, market entry strategies, and tailored marketing initiatives, supported by a solid foundation in marketing strategy consultation with Ogilvy China and regional marketing management at E. & J. Gallo Winery. Akazawa holds a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Culture from Sophia University.