Mr. Osawa was appointed to the Board of MAREA in June 2024. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad since July 2023. Mr. Osawa joined Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Japan in April 1995 and over the years, he has held various positions both in Japan and internationally within the Ajinomoto Group of Companies. 

Mr. Osawa has a diverse background and extensive experience in sales, business development and management areas, which has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of global markets and business operations.