Takako Hirata

Takako Hirata has extensive work experience, starting in 2004 as a Marketing Design Manager at Procter & Gamble. In this role, they led product brand design and management for various brands, creating marketing strategies and achieving successful sales results. Takako later worked at Daymon as a Director Brand Strategy, where they simplified brand systems, conducted market research, and maximized business impact. At Oji Nepia Ltd., Hirata served as General Manager Product Planning, driving business development and leading marketing plans. Takako'sleadership at ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. as Head of International Business Development resulted in improved internal communications, expanded company reach, and increased profits. Currently, Hirata holds the position of Vice President of Business Development at The Mentholatum Company.

Takako Hirata has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General, which was obtained from Huron University at London. Takako attended this university from 1991 to 1995.

In 2020, Takako Hirata participated in the MIT- Harvard Medical School innovation Bootcamp Finalist program, which was held at Harvard Medical School. However, they did not obtain a specific degree from this program.

In 2021, they pursued an Executive MBA from both the National University of Singapore and UCLA. Takako obtained their Executive MBA degree from these institutions in 2022, though the field of study for this degree is not specified.

Takako Hirata also holds additional certifications. In December 2020, they obtained a certification in "Emerging Design and Technology; Beyond Smart Cities" from MIT Media Lab. Furthermore, in February 2021, they obtained a certification in "Beyond Smart Cities: Emerging Design and Technology" from MIT MediaLab.