Josh Onishi Email Address

President and Chief Executive Officer at Hana Group North America and President and Chief Executive Officer at Peace Dining Corporation and YPO Member

Genji provides only the best quality natural authentic sushi and japanese-inspired cuisine. Available at Whole Foods Market.

Josh Onishi, President & CEO of Peace Dining Corporation, brings an innovative & sustainable approach to leading the largest sushi retailer in North America. -Instrumental in raising awareness and acceptance of sushi and Japanese cuisine in North America.-Evolved 'supermarket sushi' through a high-end store within a store concept (grocerants like in Whole Foods) where an actual on-site sushi chef manages the location and prepares the freshest sushi according to the highest standard of Japanese sushi craft.-Directs the use of inventive merchandising, menu and marketing concepts.oNew products like sushi burritos, sushi donuts, and Fitline rolls that incorporate cauliflower riceoExpanded exposure to Japanese cuisine beyond sushi with locations that specialize in ramen, soup, bao sliders, etc.-Oversaw process to achieve ISO 14001 Certification for Peace Dining’s Environmental Management System. -Emphasizes a company culture and commitment to global sustainability and responsible fishing practices. -Leads efforts to adhere to sustainable standards for products and overall company from hand line-caught fish to 100% recycled and compostable packaging, as well as product warehousing and transportation. -Speaks at numerous events as a thought leader, including The Economist’s Sustainability Summit, about business leadership, sustainability and seafood. Josh is highly involved in the Shogi, or Japanese chess, community, enjoys traditional Japanese practices of calligraphy and tea ceremony, and travels the world with his family. He received his MBA at Columbia University and undergraduate degree from Osaka University.