Nick Sakagami
Expert in new business development/branding/marketing/distribution (US/Japan). AUTHOR, \"Sushi Master\" - responsible fish sourcing guide & recipes.
- Role
- CEO, Founder at Asakana
- Location
- Pasadena, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nick Sakagami
Successfully led numerous new business developments in the US & Japan -Proponent…
Experience
CEO, Founder
Jun 2003 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Specializing in developing the brand concepts, marketing strategies and sales tactics, supported by seamlessly integrated distribution channels for new food/seafood/lifestyle concepts. MSC/ASC CoC.Widely diversified clients from the aquaculture division of the second-largest private university in Japan (KINDAI Univ.) to the Tahiti Fishery, as well as the brands within the food/lifestyle category that are seeking for growth opportunities in the US market and Japan.Offering consulting services to a broad spectrum of businesses and organizations, utilizing the network of the influential chefs, restaurant groups, media outlets, national grocery chains. Clients include Wegmans, Sugar Fish (sushi bar chain), marketing Norcod (\"Snowcod\" farmed Atlantic Cod) in Japan.Sustainability of the supply chain is a crucial pillar within embellishing existing operations and blueprint of new ones.Rendered professional opinions and executed market research projects on the US food industry, logistics, E commerce, consumer trends on seafood consumption for VCs & PEs.Have been writing articles about \"US Seafood Market Trend\" for \"Osakana-Meister\" online magazine (for seafood professionals in Japan) bimonthly since 2009.
Education
University of Southern California
Urban and Regional Planning - discontinued
1991 — 1993
Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Planning
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