Thomas Yang

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About Thomas Yang

Results oriented P&L leader and Brand champion with extensive global experience with Proctor & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Clorox, The Starbucks Company, Del Monte Foods and Callaway Golf. Senior executive roles in both brand/marketing and general management responsible for business unit revenue ranging from $550 million to $5 billion in North America, Japan, China, Europe, Korea, SE Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and India. Recognized for strong brand management and general management skills founded on sharp strategic thinking that drive and maximize sales and profits while strengthening brand equity in both developed and developing markets. A true global business leader with a substantial track record building strong organizations and attracting high performing executive talent. Led profitable growth in start-up, established and turnaround situations by quickly establishing strategic direction, building strong teams and following through with best-in-class execution. Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program, Master of International Business-Thunderbird. Lived and worked in seven different countries. Specialties: Branding and brand management, strategic leadership, international business expansion, set-up & management of various different business models (distributorship, licensees, alliances, joint ventures, wholly-owned subsidiaries), leadership & hands-on management of new country entry, start-ups & turn-arounds of established businesses, strong team and capability building & development.