Aki Naito
About Aki Naito
Aki Naito serves as the Vice President of Operations at PowerX, bringing extensive experience in marketing and operations from various roles in notable companies. Her career includes leadership positions at GitHub, Cisco Systems, and Helping Hands Community, where she focused on scaling enterprise strategies and addressing climate issues.
Current Role at PowerX
Aki Naito serves as the Vice President of Operations at PowerX, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and ensuring efficient execution of company initiatives. Her leadership is focused on optimizing processes and enhancing team performance within the organization. PowerX is based in Oakland, California, and operates in a remote work environment.
Previous Experience at Smitten Ice Cream
Before joining PowerX, Aki Naito worked as an Advisor at Smitten Ice Cream from 2022 to 2023. During her 11-month tenure, she provided strategic guidance to the company, leveraging her extensive background in marketing and operations to support its growth and development.
Background in Community Service
Aki Naito served as the Chief Operating Officer at Helping Hands Community from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she led the development of a technology platform that facilitated the delivery of essential food to over 70,000 families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work focused on addressing community needs and improving operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Aki Naito holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Engineering Physics from Dartmouth College. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in scaling enterprise go-to-market strategies across marketing, partnerships, and operations. She has a strong focus on connecting with stakeholders in climate tech to share knowledge and foster collaboration.
Career at GitHub and Cisco Systems
Aki Naito has held multiple roles at GitHub, including Senior Director of Global Field Marketing and Head of Field and Channel Marketing, from 2016 to 2020. Her experience at Cisco Systems spans several positions, including Marketing Manager for the Asia Region and Senior Manager of Ecosystem Partner Marketing. These roles contributed to her expertise in marketing strategy and operational leadership.