Beard Papa's USA Appoints Akira Okura as Chief Operations Officer

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June 26, 2023 // Franchising.com // Long Beach, CA - Beard Papa's is pleased to announce the appointment of Akira Okura as Chief Operations Officer, effective June 20th, 2023. Okura's extensive experience and exceptional talent position him to lead the company's growth and strategic expansion initiatives in the United States.

Okura, formerly CEO of Aguila LLC and previously an executive at Muginoho International from 2004 to 2011 (the parent company of Beard Papa's), expressed his excitement to rejoin the USA team. "I am looking forward to returning to lead the USA team!" Okura stated.

Notably, Okura played a vital role in introducing Beard Papa's to the USA in 2004. His expertise lies in building strategic systems and processes to foster brand expansion.

"We are thrilled to have Akira's experience and knowledge driving our team," commented Mark Nathan, Marketing Director of Beard Papa's USA. "Beard Papa's USA has great products, and our brand is growing quickly. With Akira's expertise, we believe Beard Papa's USA will experience rapid growth and reach more customers with our delicious offerings."

Founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1999, Beard Papa's began as a small bakery and became an international sensation. The Japanese dessert chain specializes in light and airy cream puffs and offers a wide variety of customizable delights.

With the appointment of Akira Okura as Chief Operations Officer, Beard Papa's USA is confident in its ability to achieve growth and bring the joy of their world-renowned cream puffs to an even wider customer base.

SOURCE Beard Papa's USA

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