A criminology and psychology grad turned Marketing Director, I've helped grow an auto parts company's team to 100+ in a matter of 5 years. In 2019, I travelled to Japan and brought back North America's first GYUKATSU specialty shop - Kyoto Katsugyu. As an owner & operator, not only did I manage to defeat the pandemic, but showed unparalleled success in 2022, in both sales & marketing. Being half Taiwanese & half Japanese, I am connected to both Chinese & Japanese cultures while having a deep understanding of North American cultures. Now an expert in not only marketing but also in restaurant operation, management and international franchise - I'm here to elevate your business and bring you the changes you need.

“Not luck, success is purely logical.” While obtaining my master's degree in engineering, I worked as a CMO at a startup IT company - where I improved sales by 200% and did everything from software development, UIUX design, sales & marketing. After finishing my studies, I worked in the president's office of Nippon Television Network Corporation in Tokyo, where I also started my character business. Combining proper social media strategy with the influence of television & other traditional mediums, many of my characters went viral in Japan in a short period. You can still see goods featuring characters I created on the streets of Japan. To help your business grow, I rely on thorough research and industry data to achieve a complete understanding of your situation to solve your problem. Success is nothing but a formula achieved with knowledge, no luck involved.

Born in Hokkaido & raised in Tokyo, I decided to move to Toronto, one of the most diverse cities in the world after graduating from university. With almost 10 years of culinary & management experience in Japan, I've helped strengthened restaurants like Kyoto Katsugyu, Aoyama Sushi and Kappo Sato after my arrival. My experience & connections with Japan can aid you with market research and finding new business opportunities as well as communication with Japanese companies, brands and franchises. You may know me as Ken on social media!