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about us

Ken Gold

Ken has 35 years experience in creating, growing and managing a variety of businesses; both as an entrepreneur and corporate executive. Co-founder of recently launched D2C online Japanese consumer brand, “gugu sleep”. Former Managing Director of Japan for fashion retailer, Kit and Ace, he helped launch the brand's efforts in Asia. Previous to that, he was Japan's Country Manager for InterfaceFLOR where he lead the organization’s successful turnaround. He's been a go-to person for clients including 20th Century Fox, Disney, VISA, Saatchi & Saatchi, and various financial institutions. He has an MBA in International Business from McGill University and spends his time between Tokyo, Bali and Canada.

 

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RIKA HASHIMOTO

Rika is our fashion, lifestyle and cultural expert. Having worked in the model and fashion industry for many years, Rika has developed an eye for trends and talent. A go-getter and liver-of-life, Rika has lived in USA, France, England, Bali and Japan, is trilingual (Japanese, English and French), she is very versatile and skilled in adapting businesses and products into different countries and cultures. Rika has a unique personal brand as a lifestyle leader, blending her teaching of ‘raw food’ with yoga, meditation and ‘living a good life’.

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Sam Frentzel-Beyme

Sam is a brand strategist, designer and inventor with a lifelong curiosity about how innovation, design thinking and strategy combine to create and grow successful brands. Since founding Diligent Rocket, Sam continues to be sought out by entrepreneurs, executives and city leaders for his insights and strategies. Sam has an MBA from McGill University with additional studies in design at the School of Visual Arts and innovation at MIT.

 

Pascal TRAIN

Pascal is our down-to-earth green logistician. His life mission is about speed, flow and the elimination of waste. 

For more than 25 years in Asia, he's helped companies improve customer service operations and create a sustainable value using a balance of economic and environmental efficiency. Pascal has put his expertise for major top 500 firms, providing cost-effective solutions for supply chain, warehouse, material handling, and distribution issues in FMCG and industrial projects. Pascal is our go-to consultant when it comes to delivering ! He holds an MBA in International Commerce, runs full marathons and is the happy father of two.