Manaka Tomoda
Richmond,Greater London
Summary
Strategic market researcher and consultant with expertise in market entry and expansion strategy, regulatory and import/export feasibility, and competitive share analysis. Demonstrates proficiency in market size estimation, pricing and positioning strategy, and distributor mapping. Skilled in tariff and HS code analysis, with a proven track record of leading multi-country projects. Committed to driving business growth through innovative solutions and strategic insights.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Manager
GLOBAL ANGLE
London
2026.01 - 2026.03
- Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-border market entry and expansion projects across Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
- Manage international teams of up to 10 researchers; ensure analytical consistency across multi-country engagements.
- Design methodologies including market sizing, competitor share estimation, tariff impact assessment, pricing ladder construction, and distributor scoring matrices.
- Develop go-to-market frameworks and entry scenario models; present strategic recommendations to C-suite stakeholders.
- Led UK entity establishment (Companies House registration, legal coordination); defined UK service positioning to facilitate UK–Asia business flows.
Senior Market Research Executive
GLOBAL ANGLE
London
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Delivered 20+ multi-country strategy engagements covering 30+ markets across Europe, ASEAN, Middle East, and emerging markets.
- Conducted expert interviews and synthesised regulatory, competitive, and cultural insights into structured expansion roadmaps.
- Built pricing segmentation models, competitor benchmarking analyses, and distributor landscape assessments across FMCG, F&B, home appliance, electrical, cosmetics, and IoT sectors.
- Supported B2B and B2G stakeholders in international expansion and export feasibility initiatives.
Market Research Executive
GLOBAL ANGLE
Singapore/ London
2022.05 - 2024.12
Researcher (Startup & Venture Intelligence)
Queue Inc.
Tokyo
2020.04 - 2022.01
- Conducted startup ecosystem and venture landscape analysis for B2B media platform targeting VC firms and corporate audiences.
Education
BA - International Relations, Literature
International Christian University
Skills
- Market Entry & Expansion Strategy
- Regulatory & Import/Export Feasibility
- Market Size Estimation
- Competitive Share Analysis
- Pricing & Positioning Strategy
- Distributor Mapping
- Tariff & HS Code Analysis
- Multi-Country Project Leadership
Languages
Japanese (Native)
English (Professional, Fluent)
Selected Strategic Engagements
Multi-Country F&B Manufacturing Optimisation (9 Markets): Built market sizing and halal feasibility scoring model across Middle East & ASEAN; recommended optimal production location balancing domestic demand and export viability., Italian Home Appliance Market Entry Strategy: Conducted market estimation, competitive benchmarking, and wholesaler mapping; developed region-focused entry roadmap and positioning strategy., Alcohol Export Promotion Strategy (UK, France, Germany – B2G): Assessed import/marketing regulations and cultural consumption dynamics; proposed phased export scenarios for governmental stakeholder., Vietnam F&B Competitive Expansion Study: Delivered competitor benchmarking and regulatory review; designed differentiation and growth strategy.
Timeline
Manager
GLOBAL ANGLE
2026.01 - 2026.03
Senior Market Research Executive
GLOBAL ANGLE
2025.01 - 2026.01
Market Research Executive
GLOBAL ANGLE
2022.05 - 2024.12
Researcher (Startup & Venture Intelligence)
Queue Inc.
2020.04 - 2022.01
BA - International Relations, Literature
International Christian University