Junichiro Kiyota

Background

About Junichiro Kiyota

As the Country Director of Safilo Japan, I am responsible for leading the business of one of the world's largest eyewear companies in a highly competitive and dynamic market. With over 20 years of experience in consumer goods, I have a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction across various categories, such as footwear, sports apparel, premium chocolate, FMCG, consumer electronics, and medical B2C. My core competencies include identifying new opportunities, developing and executing sales strategies, building and maintaining key account relationships, managing cross-functional teams, and planning and managing budgets. I have successfully launched a new footwear brand, transformed a distributor business into a direct sales model, and achieved double-digit sales growth for 10 years. I am passionate about delivering excellence, creating value, and making a positive impact in the eyewear industry and beyond.