Yoshihiro Kawabata
Chief Executive Officer at Yakult Deutschland GmbH
Profile
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 Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd. is a premium probiotic cultured milk drink that contains the specially cultivated beneficial bacteria known as lactobacillus casei strain shirota. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Yakult Singapore operates today from an ultra-modern plant at Senoko Avenue, and starting from 1 Jan 2023, L. casei strain shirota will be renamed as L. paracasei strain shirota. Currently, more than 40 million bottles of Yakult are being sold in 40 countries and regions every day. Yakult was first introduced to Singaporeans in 1979 and continues to be the number one selling probiotic drink in the whole cultured milk category. The brand perseveres to spread the benefits of its unique probiotic, L. casei strain shirota, along with the principles of shirota-ism. The founder, Dr. Minoru Shirota, stands firm on the belief that prevention of diseases is better than the cure. Through Dr. Shirota's discovery of Yakult's unique lactobacillus casei strain shirota probiotic, the beverage improves overall gut health and ensures nutrients from food are well absorbed to support treatment and recovery. | 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 Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult Europe BV is a Dutch company that engages in research & development, production and distribution of dairy products. The private company is based in Almere, Netherlands and was founded in 1994. | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Yakult UK Ltd.
 Yakult UK Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult UK Ltd. is a private company that focuses on promoting the importance of gut bacteria to overall health and wellbeing. The company is based in Middlesex, UK. Yakult was founded in 1996 by Minoru Shirota. In addition to promoting their products, Yakult also provides tips for staying active and healthy. The British company offers a range of fermented milk drinks, including Yakult Plus, which contains 20 billion Shirota bacteria, vitamin C, and valuable fiber. | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd.
 Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd. engages in the 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 Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult (China) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes dairy products. The private company is based in Shanghai, China. The CEO of the company is Susumu Hirano. | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
| Guangzhou Yakult Co., Ltd. | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
| Tianjin Yakult Co., Ltd. | Chairman | 2011-07-25 |
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Training of Yoshihiro Kawabata
| Meiji University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| DANONE | Consumer Non-Durables |
| YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 28 |
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Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd. is a premium probiotic cultured milk drink that contains the specially cultivated beneficial bacteria known as lactobacillus casei strain shirota. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Yakult Singapore operates today from an ultra-modern plant at Senoko Avenue, and starting from 1 Jan 2023, L. casei strain shirota will be renamed as L. paracasei strain shirota. Currently, more than 40 million bottles of Yakult are being sold in 40 countries and regions every day. Yakult was first introduced to Singaporeans in 1979 and continues to be the number one selling probiotic drink in the whole cultured milk category. The brand perseveres to spread the benefits of its unique probiotic, L. casei strain shirota, along with the principles of shirota-ism. The founder, Dr. Minoru Shirota, stands firm on the belief that prevention of diseases is better than the cure. Through Dr. Shirota's discovery of Yakult's unique lactobacillus casei strain shirota probiotic, the beverage improves overall gut health and ensures nutrients from food are well absorbed to support treatment and recovery. | Consumer Non-Durables |
HY Co., Ltd. (Seoul)
 HY Co., Ltd. (Seoul) Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables HY Co., Ltd. is a private company based in Seoul, South Korea. and has subsidiaries in South Korea and Russian Federation. HY Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of yogurt, snacks, and bottled water. The South Korean company was founded in 1969. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult Co. Ltd.
 Yakult Co. Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult Co. Ltd. produces and distributes Yakult products in Taipei, TW. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
 Yakult (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a company that produces dairy products. The private company is based in Bangkok, Thailand. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult USA, Inc.
 Yakult USA, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult USA, Inc. is a private company that produces Yakult and Yakult Light, daily probiotics drinks. The company is based in Torrance, CA. The company provides information on how probiotics can benefit consumers, as well as nutrition facts and ingredients for their products. Additionally, they offer a factory tour brochure and application. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult UK Ltd.
Yakult UK Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult UK Ltd. is a private company that focuses on promoting the importance of gut bacteria to overall health and wellbeing. The company is based in Middlesex, UK. Yakult was founded in 1996 by Minoru Shirota. In addition to promoting their products, Yakult also provides tips for staying active and healthy. The British company offers a range of fermented milk drinks, including Yakult Plus, which contains 20 billion Shirota bacteria, vitamin C, and valuable fiber. | 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 Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Shanghai Yakult Co., Ltd. engages in the 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 Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult (China) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes dairy products. The private company is based in Shanghai, China. The CEO of the company is Susumu Hirano. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
 Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. produces probiotic products. The firm''s products include Yakult Ace and Yakult Ace Light. Its product Yakult is a probiotic cultured milk drink that contains the specially cultivated beneficial bacteria. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Shah Alam, Malaysia. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult Deutschland GmbH
 Yakult Deutschland GmbH Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult Deutschland GmbH is a German company that specializes in researching and understanding the power of bacteria, particularly in the gut. The private company is based in Neuss, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Yoshihiro Kawabata, Hiroyasu Matsubara, Tatsuya Hirano. Yakult Deutschland believes that bacteria are a wonder of nature and has been researching them for over 85 years. The company's focus is on understanding how gut bacteria work and their potential benefits. | Distribution Services |
Yakult Europe BV
Yakult Europe BV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult Europe BV is a Dutch company that engages in research & development, production and distribution of dairy products. The private company is based in Almere, Netherlands and was founded in 1994. | Commercial Services |
| Yakult Österreich GmbH | |
| Yakult Philippines, Inc. | |
| Yakult SA de CV | |
| Yakult Argentina SA | |
Yakult Australia Pty Ltd.
 Yakult Australia Pty Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Yakult Australia Pty Ltd. engages in distribution of fermented milk drink that contains a concentration of bacterium lactobacillus casei shirota strain. The company was founded by Minoru Shirota in January 22, 1994 and is headquartered in Dandenong, Australia. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Yakult Belgium SA/NV
 Yakult Belgium SA/NV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult Belgium SA/NV is a Belgian company that wholesales dairy products and eggs. The private company is based in Anderlecht, Belgium. The company was founded in 1995. Bart Degeest has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Distribution Services |
| Yakult España SA | |
Yakult Italia Srl
 Yakult Italia Srl Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Yakult Italia Srl is a private company based in Milan, Italy. Yakult Italia offers a range of products containing at least 20 billion L.casei Shirota probiotic bacteria, including fermented skimmed milk drinks. The Italian company promotes the benefits of probiotics for overall health and wellness. The company was founded in 1935 by Minoru Shirota. The CEO is Mauro Bonati. | Retail Trade |
Yakult Nederland BV
 Yakult Nederland BV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Yakult Nederland BV engages in the retail sale of dairy products. The company was founded on April 1, 1994 and is headquartered in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. | Distribution Services |
| Yakult Vietnam Co., Ltd. | |
Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd.
 Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd. manufactures and sells probiotic products. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Tianjin Yakult Co., Ltd. | |
| Shanghai Yakult Marketing Co., Ltd. |
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