AAK Executive and Leadership Team

Philip Song, the Chief Executive Officer at AAK, directs the company's overarching strategy and global operations. Song focuses on advancing AAK's mission to make products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable through plant-based oils and fats. This leadership involves driving innovation in Customer Co-Development, a core offering that combines deep industry knowledge with production flexibility. Song ensures AAK's value-adding ingredients meet the evolving demands across sectors like Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, and Plant-based Foods. The Chief Executive Officer's purview extends to optimizing market impact and reinforcing AAK's position as a leader in specialized ingredient solutions. Philip Song's strategic direction guides the company's commitment to Making Better Happen for its diverse customer base worldwide.

Sean Ito, the President & Chief Executive Officer at AAK, spearheads the company's strategic vision and operational execution. Ito's leadership ensures AAK's commitment to plant-based oils and fats enhances product quality, health benefits, and sustainability. The President & Chief Executive Officer drives the Customer Co-Development approach, fostering deep partnerships to understand and meet specific client needs across various industries. Ito oversees the integration of AAK's unique production capabilities with extensive product and industry expertise. This role is critical in maintaining AAK's market leadership in sectors including Dairy, Foodservice, and Personal Care. Sean Ito's focus remains on delivering superior ingredient solutions that contribute to Making Better Happen for consumers and clients alike.

Satoshi Shiomi, the President & Chief Executive Officer at AAK, guides the company's global strategic initiatives and operational frameworks. Shiomi emphasizes AAK's specialization in plant-based oils and fats, driving advancements that improve taste, health, and sustainability in consumer products. The President & Chief Executive Officer champions the Customer Co-Development model, ensuring AAK's production assets and deep market knowledge are leveraged to create tailored solutions. Shiomi's oversight extends to critical sectors such as Special Nutrition and Plant-based Foods, reinforcing AAK's role as an essential ingredient provider. Satoshi Shiomi's leadership ensures consistent delivery of value-adding solutions, aligning with the company's core mission of Making Better Happen across all operational spheres.

Octavio Diaz, the President AAK-Americas. Vicepresident AAK AB at AAK, directs the strategic growth and operational excellence across the Americas region. Diaz focuses on leveraging AAK's expertise in plant-based oils and fats to enhance product appeal, health profiles, and sustainability for regional markets. The President AAK-Americas. Vicepresident AAK AB drives the Customer Co-Development philosophy, ensuring tailored ingredient solutions meet the specific demands of industries including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, and Dairy within the Americas. Diaz oversees the integration of AAK's flexible production capabilities with localized market insights. Octavio Diaz's leadership is pivotal in expanding AAK's footprint and reinforcing its commitment to Making Better Happen throughout North and South America.

Gerardo Garza, the President (South America) at AAK, spearheads the company's strategic direction and operational management within the South American market. Garza concentrates on advancing AAK's specialization in plant-based oils and fats, ensuring these ingredients contribute to superior taste, health benefits, and environmental sustainability for regional products. The President (South America) champions the Customer Co-Development approach, fostering collaborative partnerships to deliver bespoke solutions across key sectors like Foodservice, Special Nutrition, and Personal Care. Garza oversees the effective deployment of AAK's production assets and deep industry knowledge to meet localized consumer needs. Gerardo Garza's leadership is instrumental in driving AAK's mission of Making Better Happen throughout South America.