Namiki Akinori
About Namiki Akinori
Namiki Akinori serves as the Marketing Lead for the Marketing Service Group in the Publishing Department at Riot Games. With a robust background in digital marketing and strategic partnerships, he has held significant roles at companies like Danone, PayPal, and Microsoft over the past two decades.
Work at Riot Games
Namiki Akinori serves as the Marketing Lead in the Marketing Service Group within the Publishing Department at Riot Games. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's marketing strategies and initiatives in Japan. His responsibilities include overseeing marketing readiness programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance campaign effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Digital Marketing
Prior to his current role, Namiki worked at PayPal as a Senior Manager in Marketing from 2016 to 2022. His focus included consumer marketing, co-marketing with strategic partners, and social media management. He also held a position at Danone as a Senior Digital Marketing Manager for a brief period in 2016, where he further developed his expertise in digital marketing.
Career at Microsoft
Namiki Akinori has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held multiple roles from 2010 to 2016. He was the Lead Advertising Manager for one year, followed by a two-year tenure as Executive Marcom Manager. He also served as Senior Marcom Manager and CMO Business Manager, focusing on commercial marketing and managing cross-functional teams.
Education and Expertise
Namiki graduated from the Graduate School of Meiji University with an MBA, achieving a top 2 performance and a GPA of 3.79. His educational background supports his strong capabilities in media strategy and digital marketing, including digital PR activities and branding.
Background and Career Development
Namiki began his career at NEC Corporation, where he worked as an Account Manager and e-business producer from 1998 to 2000. He has since developed a comprehensive skill set in managing marketing demand chains and leading cross-functional teams, aiming to enhance his senior management capabilities in the coming decade.