Kenya Irie
About Kenya Irie
Kenya Irie is a Senior Manager of Digital and Product at Airasia, with extensive experience in online marketing and business development across various companies and countries. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Kwansei Gakuin University and an MBA from Globis University.
Current Role at AirAsia
Kenya Irie serves as the Senior Manager for Digital and Product at AirAsia. In this role, which she has held since 2019, she focuses on enhancing digital strategies and product offerings for the airline. Her experience in digital marketing and product management contributes to the company's efforts in improving customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Online Marketing
Kenya Irie has extensive experience in online marketing, having worked at various organizations. She was Online Marketing Manager at Eset from 2018 to 2019 in Slovakia. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Tourism New Zealand, including Online Marketing from 2007 to 2011 and Operation Manager for the Tokyo Rugby Ball Project in 2009. Her background in online marketing has equipped her with skills in digital strategy and customer outreach.
Education and Expertise
Kenya Irie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Kwansei Gakuin University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Graduate School of Management at Globis University between 2019 and 2022. Her academic background supports her expertise in management and marketing within the travel and hospitality sectors.
Career Background in Hospitality and Tourism
Kenya Irie has a diverse career in the hospitality and tourism industries. She worked as the Web and Interactive Marketing Manager for Intercontinental Hotels Group in Japan and Korea from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as Manager of Online Channel for Air New Zealand from 2013 to 2018. Her roles have involved various aspects of marketing and business development, demonstrating her adaptability in different market environments.
Early Career Development
Kenya Irie's early career includes significant roles that laid the foundation for her expertise. She worked as a Senior Implementation Consultant at Micros Retail Systems from 2002 to 2005 in Massachusetts, and as Manager of Net Sales at Westin Hotels & Resorts from 1999 to 2001 in Maryland. These positions provided her with valuable experience in sales and implementation within the hospitality sector.