Fumihiko Sano
Chief Innovation Officer at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
📍 Ontario, California, United States
Fumihiko Sano is the Chief Innovation Officer at Ajinomoto Foods North America, where he champions the translation of authentic culinary craftsmanship into large-scale food production. He holds a Master of Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology and leverages a global R&D model to meet local market needs, driving significant product innovation.
His leadership in research and development was instrumental in the launch of over 140 new products in 2025.
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26 Years
Current Role
Chief Innovation Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ontario, California, United States
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Priorities
Topics Fumihiko cares about
Authentic Food Production
He focuses on the "Takumi no Waza" (culinary craftsmanship) methodology to translate advanced chef skills into industrial-scale manufacturing for authentic quality.
Food R&D
As CINO and former VP of R&D, he oversees the development of innovative frozen food products, combining technical expertise with an understanding of local consumer preferences.
Career
Work history
4-2026
Chief Innovation Officer
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
7-2023 - 3-2026
VP R&D
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
7-2019 - 6-2023
Executive Officer and General Manager, R&D Center
Ajinomoto frozen foods Co., Inc.
7-2015 - 6-2019
General Manager, Overseas Business Development Department
Ajinomoto frozen foods Co., Inc.
7-2013 - 6-2015
R&D Head, Thai Division
Ajinomoto frozen foods (Thailand) Co., Inc
In the press
Media appearances
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Education
4-1997 - 3-1999
Master of Engineering - MEng
Tokyo Institute of Technology
4-1993 - 3-1997
Bachelor's degree
Tokyo Institute of Technology
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