Makiko Ono

Makiko Ono, CEO of Suntory Beverage and Food Ltd, discusses her remarkable journey as one of Japan's few female leaders in the beverage industry. She shares insights from over 40 years at Suntory, including her pivotal role in the company's first acquisition of a French winery. Ono emphasizes the challenges and triumphs of fostering female representation in business and the importance of sustainability initiatives. She also touches on balancing product reformulation with consumer loyalty, all while inspiring the next generation of women leaders.