Chika Kato Cpim, MBA
About Chika Kato Cpim, MBA
Chika Kato is a Senior Solution Consultant at Kinaxis, currently based in Tokyo, Japan. With a background in mentorship and academic coaching at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Kato leads hiring initiatives and promotes the Kinaxis Japan office within the company.
Work at Kinaxis
Currently, Chika Kato serves as a Senior Solution Consultant at Kinaxis, a position held since 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. In this role, she leads the hiring and planning of new graduates and internship programs for the Professional Services division. Additionally, she acts as the New Graduate TA Lead, contributing to the development of talent acquisition strategies within the company. Chika previously worked as a Solution Consultant at Kinaxis from 2020 to 2022, where she gained valuable experience in providing solutions to clients.
Education and Expertise
Chika Kato earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management from Texas A&M University-Texarkana, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution, graduating in 2018. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles and management practices, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Before joining Kinaxis, Chika Kato worked at Texas A&M University-Texarkana in various roles, including PEP Mentor and Eagle's Mentorship Project Mentor from 2014 to 2018. She also served as an Academic Coach for 11 months in 2015-2016 and as the Eagle's Mentorship Project Coordinator (Graduate Assistant) from 2016 to 2017. Following her tenure at the university, she worked as a Business Consultant at Blue Yonder from 2018 to 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.
Achievements
Chika Kato utilizes her multi-cultural background and language skills to enhance communication between clients and peers. She is recognized for promoting the Kinaxis Japan office within the company, contributing to its visibility and engagement. Her leadership in hiring and planning for new graduate programs reflects her commitment to developing future talent in the industry.