Our Team
At KUONOVA, our leadership blends decades of global experience, cross-cultural insight, and strong project management expertise. Guided by a founder with a proven record in leading complex international projects and a co-founder with deep financial acumen, public sector experience, and community connections, we unite strategic vision with creative execution. Together, we are committed to shaping brands that bridge heritage and innovation, inspiring trust and resonating with audiences worldwide.
With a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oregon, Mr. Taka Yoshida has built a career that blends analytical precision, project leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration. Over two decades in the semiconductor equipment industry, he has led complex projects from concept through execution, working with global engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions on time and to the highest quality standards. His experience spans product development, technical support, and cross-functional team leadership, earning recognition for driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Mr. Yoshida is skilled at creating strategic processes and managing diverse teams across Japan, the U.S., and beyond. As the founder of KUONOVA LLC, he brings this depth of project management expertise and global perspective to building cultural brands that honor heritage while engaging the modern world. This combination of technical discipline and creative vision is the foundation for KUONOVA’s mission to bridge tradition and innovation on a global stage.
Taka
Yoshida
Founder & Managing Member
With a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a minor in Japanese from the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business, Ms. Annie Liao brings over a decade of diverse experience across banking, global finance, and the public sector. She began her career in Taiwan’s banking industry before joining Merrill Lynch Japan, where she supported high-level investment operations and research for institutional clients. Most recently, she served as an accounting expert for a local government service office in Pleasanton, California, where she built strong community connections and deep insight into the local market. Trilingual in Chinese, Japanese, and English, she bridges cultures with ease and precision—skills that are invaluable in KUONOVA’s global vision. Ms. Liao's unique blend of financial expertise, cross-cultural communication, and trusted local networks positions her as a driving force in expanding KUONOVA’s reach into retail, dining, high-tech, and investment ventures while ensuring every project is grounded in both global perspective and local relevance.