Natsuko Kimura
About Natsuko Kimura
Natsuko Kimura is the Country Director for Expedia Group Brands in Japan, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives since 2020. She has extensive experience in marketing and management roles across various companies, including Amazon Japan and Sony.
Company
Natsuko Kimura currently works at Expedia Group as the Country Director for Expedia Group Brands in Tokyo, Japan. She has been with the company since 2007, holding various roles over the years. In her current role, she serves as the spokesperson for Expedia Group's Japan brands, handling interactions with government and media and leading key initiatives to enhance the company's local relevancy and customer experience.
Title
As the Country Director for Expedia Group Brands in Japan, Natsuko Kimura leads the company's operations in the region. Her responsibilities include integrating B2C and B2B marketing channels with supply chains and overseeing strategy development focused on improving customer experience and partnership effectiveness.
Professional Background
Natsuko Kimura has an extensive professional background in marketing and management. She began her career at i2 Technologies as a Sales Consultant from 1999 to 2001. She then worked for Sony as an International Project Manager/Marketing Project Lead from 2001 to 2005. Following this, she joined Amazon Japan as a Music & DVD Product Manager from 2005 to 2007. Natsuko then moved to Expedia Group, where she held multiple positions, including Senior Marketing Manager (2007-2011), Marketing Director for East Asia (2011-2016), HomeAway Japan Country Manager (2016-2020), and her current role starting in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Natsuko Kimura holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economy from Keio University, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. She furthered her education at the University of Washington, studying Business for a year from 1997 to 1998. Her expertise spans marketing, project management, and international business, honed over decades of experience in various industries and roles.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Natsuko Kimura has led numerous projects and strategies to improve customer experience and partnership strategies. At Expedia Group, she spearheads initiatives integrating B2C and B2B marketing channels, driving local relevancy in Japan. Her role as a spokesperson for Expedia Group's Japan brands highlights her influence and leadership in aligning the company's operations with sectorial and governmental expectations.