Lester Johnson

Lester Johnson is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in government and private sector leadership, management, innovation, and business process reengineering.

With extensive entrepreneurial experience, Lester has founded four businesses and worked as a consultant to food companies in the US.

He holds an Executive MBA from the prestigious Chicago Booth business school and maintains active involvement in their networks and educational programs.

Lester has a wealth of experience in international settings, particularly with China and Nigeria, and currently resides in Thailand with a strong understanding of the Asian market.

His career has been characterized by a passion for organizational change and improvement, with a primary focus on helping companies enhance their operations.

Lester's academic background includes studies in Urban Planning at Rutgers University, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a B.S. in Sociology and Political Science from Central Michigan University.

Throughout his career, Lester has held various significant roles, including Founder/Director at Washington Avenue International, LLC, Division Director at the United States Government, Chief of Food Operations at the US Department of Agriculture, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at ABS, and other key positions in both the public and private sectors.