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Yoshihiro Kawabata is a Japanese businessperson who has been the head of 14 different companies and presently holds the position of Chairman at Corporacion Vermex SA de CV and Director, Executive VP & GM-International Business at Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Chairman of Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd., Chairman for Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Chairman of Yakult USA, Inc., Chairman for Yakult UK Ltd., Chairman of Guangzhou Yakult Co. Ltd., Chairman of Tianjin Yakult Co., Ltd., Chairman at Yakult (China) Co., Ltd., Chairman at Yakult Deutschland GmbH, Chairman at Yakult Europe BV, Chairman for Yakult Österreich GmbH and Chairman of Yakult SA de CV (which are all subsidiaries of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.). He is also on the board of 13 other companies. In the past he occupied the position of Chairman at Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and Chairman of Hong Kong Yakult Co., Ltd. Yoshihiro Kawabata received an undergraduate degree from Meiji University.
Yoshihiro Kawabata active positions
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Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures fermented dairy products | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Yakult SA de CV | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Corporacion Vermex SA de CV | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Yakult Europe BV
Yakult Europe BV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research & development, production and distributes dairy products | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Yakult UK Ltd.
Yakult UK Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes health drinks and related products | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Engages in processing of fluid milk, cream and related products | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Yakult (China) Co., Ltd.
Yakult (China) Co., Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes dairy products | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Guangzhou Yakult Co., Ltd. | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Tianjin Yakult Co., Ltd. | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
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| Private companies | 31 |
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Danone SA
Danone SA Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures dairy, nutrition, beverages, water and plant based products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes dairy products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures fermented dairy products | Consumer Non-Durables |
HY Co., Ltd. (Seoul)
HY Co., Ltd. (Seoul) Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures fermented milk, health functional foods and fresh convenience goods | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult Co. Ltd.
Yakult Co. Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes Yakult products in Taiwan | Consumer Non-Durables |
Meiji University
Meiji University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Yakult (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Yakult (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces dairy products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult USA, Inc.
Yakult USA, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes probiotic beverage | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult UK Ltd.
Yakult UK Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes health drinks and related products | Distribution Services |
Distribuidora Yakult Guadalajara SA de CV | |
Corporacion Vermex SA de CV | |
Guangzhou Yakult Co., Ltd. | |
Hong Kong Yakult Co., Ltd. | |
Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Engages in processing of fluid milk, cream and related products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult (China) Co., Ltd.
Yakult (China) Co., Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes dairy products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures probiotic cultured milk drink products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult Deutschland GmbH
Yakult Deutschland GmbH Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils and dietary fats | Distribution Services |
Yakult Europe BV
Yakult Europe BV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research & development, production and distributes dairy products | Commercial Services |
Yakult Österreich GmbH | |
Yakult Philippines, Inc.
Yakult Philippines, Inc. Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult Philippines, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Yakult cultured milk in the Philippines. The company is based in Calamba City, the Philippines. It produces a fermented milk drink containing the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LCS), and operates manufacturing plants in Calamba, Laguna and Misamis Oriental to serve the entire country. Yakult Philippines maintains multiple sales depots and offices nationwide and utilizes a direct sales distribution system called the "Yakult Lady Delivery System," where female sales personnel deliver products directly to homes and offices while providing health education on probiotics. The Filipino company also distributes its products through supermarkets and retail outlets, and emphasizes scientific research and health promotion, supported by the Yakult Central Institute. Yakult Philippines engages in community health initiatives, sustainability efforts, and educational campaigns, and ensures high hygiene and quality standards in its production process. | |
Yakult SA de CV | |
Yakult Argentina SA | |
Yakult Australia Pty Ltd.
Yakult Australia Pty Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces fluid milk and cream and related products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult Belgium SA/NV
Yakult Belgium SA/NV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales dairy products and eggs | Distribution Services |
Yakult España SA | |
Yakult Italia Srl
Yakult Italia Srl Food RetailRetail Trade Sells nutritional based beverage products through online | Retail Trade |
Yakult Nederland BV
Yakult Nederland BV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies dairy products | Distribution Services |
Yakult Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Yakult Vietnam Co., Ltd. Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult Vietnam Co., Ltd. is a Vietnamese company that produces and distributes Yakult, a fermented milk drink containing over 6.5 billion beneficial Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota bacteria per 65ml bottle. The company is based in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. Yakult Vietnam offers three product variants—original, low sugar, and peach flavor—and distributes them nationwide through supermarkets, retail stores, and a traditional home delivery network operated by "Yakult Ladies," who also provide product consultation and intestinal health advice. The company’s website provides educational content on digestive wellness, gut microbiota, common digestive diseases, and lifestyle tips for maintaining balanced digestion, as well as a health check questionnaire for users to monitor their digestive health. The site also supports online ordering with home delivery and includes sections on company information, product purchase, customer feedback, news, and recruitment for delivery personnel. | |
Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd.
Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells probiotic products | Producer Manufacturing |
Tianjin Yakult Co., Ltd. | |
Shanghai Yakult Marketing Co., Ltd. |
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