Hiro Nakahata

About Hiro Nakahata

I have consistently delivered topline and bottom-line growth by leading product innovations grounded in customers\' insights and market trends. I developed strategies that grow business, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive environmental sustainability. Pioneering Product & Material InnovationI have successfully led end-to-end product innovation, developing novel material technologies that enhanced performance, reduced costs, and secured multiple patents. By bridging R&D, supply chain, and commercialization, I ensure that innovation translates into business growth.Transforming Innovation, Supply Chains, and SustainabilityI am a strategic innovation and supply chain leader with a proven track record of transforming $380MM+ global supply chains in consumer goods, pioneering breakthrough product innovations, and driving sustainability at scale. With deep expertise in data-driven decision-making, digital automation, and supplier management, I have successfully delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings while ensuring regulatory excellence and operational efficiency. Global Perspective & Cross-Functional ExcellenceWith international experience across the US, Japan, Europe, and Asia, I thrive in global business environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.Leading with Sustainability & ComplianceI have championed sustainable material sourcing and regulatory compliance, leading programs that significantly reduced environmental footprints and aligned with global sustainability goals. My ability to anticipate and mitigate substance of interest risks through digital analytics has strengthened compliance, product safety, and brand reputation.People-First Leadership & DEI ChampionI am a firm believer in people-first leadership, I have mentored and developed 100+ professionals, fostering high-performing teams that drive results. As a champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), I have led initiatives that advanced APA representation and created opportunities for underrepresented talent.My Areas of Expertise:Product & Material Innovation | Digital Transformation & AutomationSupply Chain Strategy & Optimization | Sustainability & Regulatory ComplianceStrategic Sourcing & Procurement | Supplier & Stakeholder ManagementCost Management & Business Growth | Cross-Functional LeadershipPeople Development & DEI Advocacy | Data-Driven Decision Making

Experience

1. Technical Product Manager

   ProAmpac

   Sep 2025 — Present · Middletown, OH, US

   Drive full lifecycle ownership of packaging product lines—from concept development and material design to commercialization and continuous improvement. Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, sales, and customer teams to ensure products meet performance, cost, and sustainability targets. Leverage deep technical expertise in material science, process optimization, technical models, and data analytics to enhance product robustness, streamline manufacturing, and deliver differentiated, customer-driven packaging solutions that strengthen the market position.

Education

• The University of Tokyo

  Bachelors