Aya Haruyama is an experienced finance professional currently serving as a Principal at KKR since October 2018, following roles as an Associate and Analyst within the Private Equity Platform at KKR Japan. Aya is also a Board Member at OWNDAYS CO LTD and serves as a Statutory Auditor for Seiyu Holdings. Prior to KKR, Aya worked as an Associate Analyst at Macquarie Group, specializing in equities research for listed Japanese companies. Academic experience includes positions as a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Law School, focusing on financial crises and Asian law. Aya holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, completed in 2015.