Yuka Yoshida
About Yuka Yoshida
Yuka Yoshida is the Director, HRBP Commercial at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Tokyo, Japan, with extensive experience in HR consulting and leadership development.
Director, HRBP Commercial at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Yuka Yoshida currently holds the position of Director, HRBP Commercial at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for managing human resources strategies for the commercial sector, focusing on improving workplace environments and supporting business needs. She operates within the 23 wards of Tokyo, Japan, contributing significantly to the organization through her extensive experience and leadership.
Experience at Cisco
Yuka Yoshida worked at Cisco from 2013 to 2018, where she held two key positions within the HR department. Initially, she served as HR Manager (HR Business Partner) for two years. Following that, she took on the role of Regional HR Consultant (Strategic Business Partner), a position she held for three years. Both roles were based in the 23 wards of Tokyo, Japan. During her tenure at Cisco, she focused on developing people strategies and customized HR programs, as well as collaborating with business leaders to enhance organizational performance.
Role in Mergers and Acquisitions
Yuka Yoshida has extensive experience leading local HR teams through global mergers and acquisitions. Notably, she served as County HR Lead at General Instrument Japan Inc. during its transition from Google to ARRIS Inc., and as Country HR Lead at Motorola Mobility Japan Inc., a Google company. Her expertise was pivotal in managing HR functions and ensuring smooth transitions during these high-stakes corporate changes.
Educational Background from Indiana University Bloomington
Yuka Yoshida earned her M.S. from Indiana University Bloomington, specializing in Instructional Systems Technology at the Graduate School of Education. She studied there from 1995 to 1997. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in instructional design and educational systems, which have been beneficial in her HR roles, particularly in developing executive coaching programs and leadership workshops.
Passion for Leadership and Team Development
Yuka Yoshida is dedicated to creating great teams to drive organizational performance. She has a passion for partnering with leaders to create a trusting and safe environment, enabling teams to deliver their best. Her extensive experience includes executive coaching, workshop design, and facilitation, particularly in leadership and design thinking. She has also collaborated with unions and work councils to enhance both business and workplace environments.