At Futamura, strong leadership is at the heart of our mission to shape a sustainable future.

Our executive team brings together decades of global experience, industry expertise, and a shared commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and customer-focused excellence.

As a global leader in sustainable cellulose-based solutions, Futamura is guided by a leadership team that sets strategic direction, ensures operational excellence, and drives the company’s long-term growth while upholding our core values of integrity, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

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Meet Our Executive Team

Leadership Team – Japan
Yosue Nagae
President
Fujio Kurose
Finance Director
Masaki Nomura
Cellulose Sales and Production Director
Hamao Kojima
Global Finance Manager
Nobuyoshi Goto
Cellulose R&D Manager
Takashi Sakamoto
Accounting Manager
Leadership Team – Americas
David Craggan
Commercial Vice President, Americas
Michael Basore
Director of Operations, USA
Dustin Chronister
Finance Controller, USA
Leadership Team - EMEA
Adrian Cave
Managing Director, EMEA
Andrew Duckworth
Operations Director, UK
Andy Sweetman
Sales & Marketing Director, EMEA
Ross Jackson
Finance Controller, UK
Leadership That Drives Sustainability

Futamura’s leadership team is united by a common goal: to lead the global transition to sustainable, renewable packaging and product solutions. Through collaborative governance, investment in research, and global supply chain optimisation, our executives ensure that Futamura remains a trusted partner for eco-conscious brands around the world.

Why Leadership Matters at Futamura

Join Our Mission

Our leadership believes in the power of collaboration — not only within our teams but also with customers, communities, and industry partners. Together, we are setting new standards in packaging and product performance and environmental responsibility.

Stay informed about our leadership’s latest insights and sustainability initiatives by visiting our Media Centre or connecting with us on LinkedIn.

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