New President of Suntory Flowers is Ready to Go For It
March 25, 2019 
Taizo Chinju is taking the reins as President of Suntory Flowers after working his way up the company ranks. Photo courtesy of Suntory Flowers
Suntory Flowers has named Taizo Chinju its new president, effective April 1. Chinju has spent nearly half his career with Suntory Holdings in the Suntory Flowers division, starting in 2004.
In 2013, he became managing director of international business, spanning both the bedding plant and cut flower businesses globally, as well as corporate strategy.
“Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed building and working with our team members and business partners across the globe,” Chinju said in a prepared news release. “So much can be learned and shared from different markets. Since the beginning, Suntory Flowers has focused on creating new markets. Our breeding and marketing teams drive innovation by embracing the spirit of ‘Yatte Minahare!’ — which means ‘go for it!’ I look forward to what we develop next.”
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