OWNDAYS Executive and Leadership Team

Také Umiyama, the Chief Executive Officer at OWNDAYS, directs the overarching strategy and global expansion of the brand. Umiyama oversees the implementation of the SPA system across all operational facets, ensuring seamless integration from design and manufacturing to inventory management and retail sales. This comprehensive approach allows OWNDAYS to maintain exceptional product quality, meeting stringent Japanese Industrial Standards while ensuring affordability for consumers across its extensive network of over 350 shops. The Chief Executive Officer's leadership focuses on driving the company's mission to provide eyewear that is both functional and fashionable, challenging the market to innovate and improve systems and services. Umiyama's strategic vision propels OWNDAYS toward its aspiration of becoming the global eyewear of choice for all demographics. The Chief Executive Officer's current initiatives center on expanding market presence in key regions such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, reinforcing OWNDAYS' position as a leader in the global eyewear retail sector. Také Umiyama ensures that the company's growth trajectory aligns with its core values of quality, affordability, and style.

Rohit Agarwal, the Chief Financial Officer at OWNDAYS, directs the financial strategy and fiscal health of the global eyewear brand. Agarwal oversees all financial planning, budgeting, and reporting activities, ensuring robust financial controls across OWNDAYS' extensive operations in Japan and its international markets. The Chief Financial Officer is instrumental in managing the financial implications of the company's SPA system, which integrates design, manufacturing, and retail to maintain quality and affordability. Agarwal's responsibilities include analyzing financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, and securing funding to support OWNDAYS' continuous global expansion and innovation efforts. By providing critical financial insights, the Chief Financial Officer enables strategic decision-making that aligns with the company's mission to offer functional, fashionable eyewear at accessible price points. Rohit Agarwal plays a key part in maintaining the financial stability required for OWNDAYS to achieve its goal of becoming the world's leading eyewear provider. The Chief Financial Officer's current focus involves optimizing capital allocation for new market entries and enhancing profitability through efficient resource management.

Howard Tseng, the Chief Operating Officer at OWNDAYS, manages the day-to-day operational efficiency and scalability of the company's extensive retail network. Tseng oversees the critical functions of the SPA system, ensuring the seamless flow from product design and manufacturing through to inventory management and retail distribution across more than 350 shops globally. The Chief Operating Officer's responsibilities include optimizing supply chain logistics and retail operations to maintain high product quality and affordability, aligning with OWNDAYS' Japanese Industrial Standards. Tseng focuses on enhancing operational processes to support the company's rapid international expansion into markets like Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. By driving operational excellence, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that OWNDAYS can consistently deliver functional and fashionable eyewear to a growing customer base. Howard Tseng plays a vital role in refining the systems and services that underpin the company's aspiration to be the eyewear of choice for everyone. The Chief Operating Officer's current priorities involve implementing advanced inventory management techniques and improving in-store customer service protocols to elevate the overall retail experience.

Grace Liu, the Chief Marketing Officer at OWNDAYS, spearheads all global marketing initiatives and brand positioning efforts. Liu directs the development and execution of campaigns that highlight OWNDAYS' unique value proposition: high-quality, fashionable eyewear at affordable prices. The Chief Marketing Officer is responsible for understanding and responding to diverse consumer preferences across OWNDAYS' international markets, which span Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, India, and Dubai. Liu's strategic focus involves leveraging digital platforms and in-store experiences to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement, directly supporting the company's goal of becoming the preferred eyewear provider worldwide. By analyzing market trends and consumer behavior, the Chief Marketing Officer ensures that OWNDAYS' product offerings and marketing messages resonate with target audiences. Grace Liu drives initiatives that reinforce the brand's commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in customer service, contributing significantly to the company's sales volume of over 2.5 million pairs of glasses annually. The Chief Marketing Officer's efforts are critical in expanding OWNDAYS' global footprint and solidifying its reputation for stylish, functional eyewear.