Risa Maxfield
About Risa Maxfield
Risa Maxfield is the Senior Market Manager for the Specialty Channel in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in business strategy and customer development.
Education and Expertise
Risa Maxfield studied International Relations and Social Psychology at Tsuda College, where she completed a degree in International Relations from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background has equipped her with foundational knowledge in international relations and social psychology, which has informed her approach in her professional roles. She has expertise in developing Joint Business Plans, establishing strategic business partnerships, end-to-end business structures, P&L management, and supply forecast planning.
Professional Background
Risa Maxfield began her career at Citi as a Professional at Cash Operation, working from 2008 to 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. She then joined J.P. Morgan, contributing as an Associate at FX Japan Desk Operation from 2011 to 2014 across Japan and Singapore. Her tenure at Procter & Gamble began in 2014, where she has held multiple positions, including Customer Business Development Manager, Market Strategy Planning & Distributor Manager, and Distributor Manager for BRAUN Asia region.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Since 2020, Risa Maxfield has been serving as the Senior Market Manager - Specialty Channel - Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Procter & Gamble, based in Singapore. In this role, she focuses on market management for these regions, leveraging her extensive experience and expertise.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Before her current role, Risa Maxfield worked in various capacities at Procter & Gamble. Notably, she was on maternity leave for six months in 2019. From 2017 to 2019, she was the Distributor Manager for the BRAUN Asia region. Prior to that, she served as Market Strategy Planning & Distributor Manager from 2016 to 2017 and as Customer Business Development Manager from 2014 to 2016, all in Singapore.
Professional Skills and Attributes
Risa Maxfield is recognized for her self-motivation, multi-tasking capabilities, and team-oriented approach. She is dedicated to meeting deadlines and has a strong understanding of setting up new customers, managing portfolios, and navigating complex business structures. Her commitment and skills make her a valuable asset in any business environment.