Greg Savarese
Managing Director · The SinoTaste Group
Food & Beverage15 yrs in EO
The rest of Greg's story is inside the speakeasy.
Bio, fun facts, conversation starters, and the best ways to connect.
About
Greg Savarese is Managing Director of The SinoTaste Group, a comprehensive food and beverage company serving Greater China, which he has led from Shanghai since 2010. An EO member since 2011, he has served as Forum Chair, Member Engagement Chair, and Accelerator Chair across multiple years.
Who You Should Meet
Your top suggested 1:1s, matched on complementary needs, shared ground, and proximity.
Luke Nolan
- Luke can help with what you're looking for: intros to F&B investors or distribution partners in Greater China
- You can help Luke with: connections for further international market expansion
- Shared craft: international expansion
Prakash M. Khemlani
- Prakash M. can help with what you're looking for: intros to F&B investors or distribution partners in Greater China
- Shared craft: china market
- Shared craft: international expansion
Prithvi Rajkumar
- You can help Prithvi with: introductions to IT, telecom, or international trade operators
- Shared craft: international expansion
- Prithvi has 10+ years in EO — a great first 1:1 for your new-member year
Piers Carey
- You can help Piers with: AI workflows for partner education and account expansion
- Shared craft: international expansion
- Piers has 10+ years in EO — a great first 1:1 for your new-member year
Nicholas Oettinger
- You can help Nicholas with: connections with import/export or building-products members
- Shared craft: international expansion
- Nicholas is new to the chapter — be their welcome
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Fun Facts
- Has built and run a food & beverage group serving Greater China for 15+ years
- Based in Shanghai while a member of a US bridge chapter
Conversation Starters
- Ask what it's like building a food & beverage business in Greater China
- Ask how China's F&B market has changed since 2010
- Ask about his years chairing EO forums and the Accelerator program
EO Leadership
- Forum Chair - 2016/2017 - Local Leadership Position
- Member Engagement Chair - 2015/2016 - Local Leadership Position
- Accelerator Chair - 2013-2015 - Local Leadership Position