Global Network
Connecting Globally to Accelerate Growth
Octo Force has built a close global network founded on the trust earned through actual business experience in various countries. We have established advisory agreements with professionals who have held top management positions at global brands, and have accumulated a proven track record of collaboration with leading companies primarily across Asia. Through these efforts, we are actively forging partnerships deeply rooted in local markets. By leveraging effective international cooperation, we aim to jointly unlock the next wave of growth opportunities.
Trusted Sourcing Partners Connecting Local Markets to the World
Our global network spans beyond mere information sharing.
By building trust on the ground in each country and engaging in hands-on collaboration with key personnel who drive the investment, partnerships, and business creation, we identify opportunities and transform them into value together.
Here we introduce our invaluable sourcing partners who support Octo Force’s global expansion.
Mark Bedingham
A business leader well-versed in the ASEAN market.
Former Regional Managing Director of APAC of Moët Hennessy (LVMH Group), currently serving as CEO of the SMI Group.
Expertise in Asian Consumer and Infrastructure Sectors, Driving Corporate Value Creation and International Collaboration
Mr. Mark Bedingham has been leading the expansion of consumer goods and infrastructure businesses centered in Myanmar since the founding of Singapore Myanmar Investco (now SMI Vantage), where he serves as President and CEO. Under his leadership, SMI’s luxury retail operations at the new terminal of Yangon International Airport were honored with the “Best Luxury Retailer Award” by the Singapore Business Review.
His career in Asia began with Jardine Matheson, where he held key positions in major divisions across Hong Kong and Japan before being appointed to the board of Jardine Pacific. He then served as Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region at Moët Hennessy, part of the LVMH Group, driving rapid growth in the Chinese market and establishing the region as the company’s largest revenue generator. Additionally, he was a board member of DFS, the world’s largest travel retailer, for approximately seven years.
During his time in Japan, Mr. Bedingham was appointed as a member of the Cabinet Office’s Administrative Reform Council and served as Chairman of the European Business Council (EBC) in Japan, contributing across both public and private sectors.
Alongside his leadership role at SMI, he serves as an independent director of Artisanal Spirits Company, operator of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, and has also served as chairman at CÉ LA VI and Crystal Jade, which were at the time under the L Catterton Group. He is also actively engaged in social contribution activities, including serving as an ASEAN council member for the educational support organization Room to Read.
University of Oxford
School of Biological Sciences, M.A.
Ron Queda
Former Partner at ZS Associates.
A hands-on consultant with a background at NASA.
Across Japan, the U.S., and Asia,
Leveraging Expertise in Data and On-the-Ground Support to Drive Growth in the Healthcare Industry
Mr. Ron Quada has served as a Principal (Partner) at the Tokyo office of ZS Associates, a global management consulting firm.
He is a seasoned practitioner specializing in leveraging data analytics technology to support the development and execution of commercial strategies primarily in the life sciences sector, including pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
After earning his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1998, he joined ZS Associates. He has contributed to global projects for multinational corporations across offices in Chicago, New York, India, and Tokyo, with a focus on supporting market expansion in Japan since 2007. Prior to attending business school, he spent 13 years at NASA, where he worked as a lead mechanical and thermal engineer on multiple satellite and space probe projects, driving technical development.
University of Michigan, Department of Aerospace Engineering (BSE, MSE)
University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Mitsutaka Iida
Expertise in Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, and Asian Markets.
Supporting Global Expansion for Japanese Companies, with Extensive On-Site Experience
A Southeast Asia Market Expert with In-Depth Experience in Local Production and Business Launches
After graduating from the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Engineering in 1981, he joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd. He gained hands-on experience in overseas local production, being in charge of the Overseas Production Technology departments across Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia.
In 1994, he transferred to Fukoku Co., Ltd., where he led the company’s international expansion for 17 years. His achievements in establishing multiple production sites and local subsidiaries earned him the Outstanding Manager Award from the Prime Minister of Thailand in 2004.
From 2012, he served as COO of Koukando, Japan’s oldest traditional Chinese medicine manufacturer, spearheading the modernization of traditional medicine / pharmaceuticals and restructuring of distribution channels. In 2015, he became independent and launched a consulting business supporting Japanese companies entering the Thai market, contributing to local expansion in sectors such as food, medical, and healthcare.
He joined the Octo Force Group in 2025.
Alongside his business career, he has been actively involved with the Rotary Club for many years, previously serving as District Governor responsible for Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and 14 provinces in Thailand.
The University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering
Business Breakthrough University, MBA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Delaware, USA
Together with our partners across Asia
We have established ongoing partnerships with leading companies and organizations across Asia.
By working closely on the ground in each region and building locally rooted networks, we are steadily expanding new market opportunities.
Below are some of our key partners.
Thailand
Singapore
Indonesia
Malaysia
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Mongolia
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Partnership Project
with the Government of Mongolia
Consulting Case Studies
Practical Support for the Future
of Food and Economy
Since 2022, Octo Force Group has been actively building a collaborative framework with the Government of Mongolia. In alignment with Mongolia’s national strategies of improving food self-sufficiency and advancing food processing technologies, we are leveraging our extensive expertise in food processing and distribution accumulated in Japan to provide practical support and establish partnerships on the ground.
● Background and Purpose of the Partnership
This initiative was launched at the invitation of Mr. Bayarsaikhan Banzragch, Ambassador of Mongolia to Japan.
In August 2022, five of our executives visited Ulaanbaatar and Bulgan Province. Through discussions with government officials, we reached an agreement to establish a mutually complementary collaboration framework that aligns Mongolia’s “Food Revolution” policy with Japan’s advanced processing technologies and distribution expertise. Since then, we have been promoting private-sector partnerships, including technology transfer support from Japanese companies and capital participation by Mongolian entities in Japanese food processing firms, thereby building a practical and beneficial partnership for both Japan and Mongolia.
● Activities on the ground and Achievements
In September of the same year, our company revisited Mongolia to conduct on-site research of nomadic herders, farmers, and food markets. During a meeting with Presidential Advisor Davaabayar Chimidorj, we confirmed a collaborative approach toward developing food processing and distribution infrastructure as a national project. Additionally, in Japan, we hosted Mongolian government officials at Torizen Foods Co., Ltd.’s Itoshima plant and processing facilities in Karatsu, showcasing Japan’s high-quality meat processing and logistics systems. This initiative has been highly praised as a significant first step toward local market expansion.
● Ongoing Developments
This project aims to serve as a model for global business development that operates on both policy and operational levels, rather than merely providing advisory support, setting a new standard for overseas collaboration in the food sector. Moving forward, we will continue to provide comprehensive support through multifaceted schemes encompassing processing technologies, investment, and distribution infrastructure.
