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Asuka Imai

Asuka Imai

R&D Group Leader at Kao Corporation

Kao EMEA & Americas

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Experience23+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Experienced Senior Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Research and Development (R&D), Customer Insight, Chemistry, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and GMP. Strong research professional with a Master's Degree focused in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Yokohama City University.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Kao EMEA & AmericasCurrent
    Sep 2012–Present· 14 yrs
    • Lead, Research and DevelopmentCurrent
      Nov 2018–Present
    • Senior Scientist, Research
      2016–Oct 2018
    • Scientist, Research
      Sep 2012–2016
  • Unilever
    Apr 2003–Jun 2012· 9 yrs 2 mos
    • R&D Specialist Skin Care
      Apr 2003–Jun 2012

Education

Master's Degree

Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

Yokohama City University

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Asuka Imai
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

10 of 10 skills
Cross-functional Team LeadershipMarket ResearchProduct DevelopmentCustomer InsightChemistryFormulationFMCGHPLCR&DGMP