Sayaka Richey
About Sayaka Richey
Sayaka Richey is a Business Development Representative at Kinaxis, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in sales and technical support across various industries, she has contributed to sectors such as automotive, embedded software, and consumer products.
Work at Kinaxis
Sayaka Richey has been employed at Kinaxis as a Business Development Representative since 2023. In this role, she focuses on identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with potential clients. Her experience in business development is complemented by her extensive background in various industries, including automotive and embedded software.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Prior to her current position, Sayaka Richey worked at Candera Japan from 2019 to 2023, where she held roles in Sales & PR Marketing, Technical Support, and Export Control. She also worked at Toshiba from 2009 to 2012 in Sales and Marketing for Power Device Semiconductors. Additionally, she served at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation from 2014 to 2017, focusing on the Brazil market within the Latin America Department.
Education and Expertise
Sayaka Richey has a diverse educational background. She studied at Ochanomizu University, where she focused on Physics from 2005 to 2007. She then attended Yokohama National University, achieving a Bachelor of Economics in International Economics from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she completed Mandarin training at National Taiwan Normal University in 2013. Her early education includes the International Baccalaureate and Bilingual Diploma from UWC South East Asia.
Industry Experience
Sayaka Richey possesses extensive experience in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, totaling nine years. She has also spent six years in the embedded HMI software industry, contributing significantly to technical support and business development. Her work spans various sectors, including industrial, medical, marine, consumer, and connected home industries.
Community Involvement
Sayaka Richey is actively involved in community activities, particularly with the Navy Spouses Group, where she has served as the admin since February 2021. She helps organize events such as the Spouses’ Dining In (SDI) for Navy and Airforce spouses in Misawa. Additionally, she supports the ombudsman role in the Navy Munitions Command Pacific, East Asia Division, Unit Misawa, for nearly two years.