Kayoko Watanabe
About Kayoko Watanabe
Kayoko Watanabe is a Marketing Communications Lead with extensive experience in marketing and communications. She has held key positions at IDEO and UWC ISAK Japan, and previously worked at Sony Music Entertainment.
Current Role at IDEO
Kayoko Watanabe serves as the Marketing Communications Lead at IDEO in Tokyo. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's marketing strategies and communications initiatives. Her role involves overseeing various marketing projects and ensuring effective communication both internally and externally.
Experience at Sony Music Entertainment
Prior to her current roles, Kayoko Watanabe worked at Sony Music Entertainment as a Marketing and Promotions Coordinator from 2004 to 2007. During her three years there, she was involved in various marketing campaigns and promotional activities, enhancing her skills in the music industry.
Consultancy at UWC ISAK Japan
Since 2016, Kayoko Watanabe has also been a Marketing/Communications Consultant at UWC ISAK Japan. In this capacity, she provides strategic marketing advice and develops communication strategies to support the organization's mission and goals.
Educational Background
Kayoko Watanabe studied at 慶應義塾大学, where she focused on Marketing from 2000 to 2004, earning her degree. She furthered her education at Temple University Japan, completing a Certificate in the Continuing Education Program with a focus on Branding and Communication from 2004 to 2006.
Previous Role at UWC ISAK Japan
Before her consultancy role, Kayoko Watanabe was the Director of Marketing Communications and a founding member at UWC ISAK Japan from 2011 to 2016. In this position, she played a key role in establishing the marketing framework and communication strategies for the organization.