The concept of organizational culture originates, in many ways,
from Japanese management philosophy — one that places people, relationships, and shared meaning at its core.
Yet today, in many Japanese organizations, systems have become formalized,
and culture is often treated as intangible, secondary, or unmanageable.
Grounded in psychology and organizational behavior—including Ikigai—
I approach organizational culture as a manageable, observable process.
I focus on how values shape meaning, how meaning drives behavior, and how behavior ultimately determines outcomes.
My perspective has been shaped through hands-on experience
at the forefront of global food safety, including work with Walmart, Compass Group, British Standards Institution and TUV Rheinland.
Across food safety culture, management systems, and international standards,
one truth has remained constant: without addressing the human and cultural dimension, no system truly works.
By integrating theory and practice, Japanese organizational wisdom and global standards, I support organizations in moving beyond surface-level compliance
toward cultures that are resilient, credible, and alive.
This is my work.
This is my Ikigai.
This service supports organizations in strengthening food safety and quality culture while designing, implementing, and operating management systems that are effective in practice.
We work with organizations to integrate food safety and quality management systems into everyday decision-making, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood across management and operational levels. The focus is not only on system design and documentation, but on how systems are interpreted, applied, and sustained within the organization.
Our advisory work includes:
The emphasis is on building systems that support consistent practice, rather than systems maintained solely for certification or audits.
This service supports organizations in introducing and managing sustainability standards in a way that is credible, practical, and aligned with their organizational context.
We advise on the selection, introduction, and operation of internationally recognized sustainability and certification schemes, supporting organizations in understanding the intent of standards and integrating requirements into existing management systems and operational processes.
Our advisory work includes:
The focus is on long-term implementation and organizational integration, rather than short-term certification outcomes.
This service supports organizations involved in exporting food and food-related products to the European Union, or operating under EU food regulatory frameworks.
We provide expert interpretation of EU food safety and import regulations, helping organizations understand regulatory intent, scope, and practical implications for their products, supply chains, and management systems. Support focuses not only on regulatory texts, but on how requirements are translated into internal procedures, documentation, and on-site practice.
Our advisory work includes:
The emphasis is on practical applicability and organizational alignment, ensuring that regulatory compliance is understood, consistently applied, and sustainable within day-to-day operations.
This service provides coaching and training programs grounded in organizational psychology, communication theory, and research on food safety and quality culture.
Programs are designed to support managers and professionals in understanding how systems, culture, and relationships influence everyday decisions and behavior.
Training is dialogue-based and adapted to the organizational context, rather than relying on standardized, lecture-style formats.
Our work includes:
The emphasis is on practical understanding, reflective learning, and application within real organizational settings.
Dynamic and results-driven food safety and sustainability expert with 20+ years of experience leading global food safety initiatives, compliance programs, and operational improvements.
Renowned for spearheading global accreditation projects, driving food safety culture, and aligning multinational teams under harmonized policies. Adept at stakeholder engagement, regulatory navigation, and implementing innovative solutions to achieve strategic goals. Passionate about fostering sustainability
and operational excellence in the food industry.
