Paul joined Ajinomoto Foods North America as the Senior Vice President, Head of the Consumer Packaged Goods Strategic Business Unit. He is a 20+ year veteran of the food industry, holding leadership positions in both sales and marketing at several global FMCG organizations. In his current role, he oversees the Ajinomoto $1 billion retail business with brands including AJINOMOTO®, Ling Ling®, Tai Pei® and José Olé®.

 

Prior to his career in food, Paul practiced as a CPA with KPMG’s audit practice based in Los Angeles. He earned his MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA, and received his B.S. in Business and Accounting from Cal State University, Northridge.

 

Paul plays an avid part in the fight against hunger and is a volunteer at Food Share, addressing food insecurity where he resides in Ventura County, California with his wife and three children.