Takako Yoshikawa Knoll
About Takako Yoshikawa Knoll
Takako Yoshikawa Knoll is a Senior FP&A Manager - Operations at Rent The Runway, with a diverse background in finance and business development across several international firms. She has extensive experience in managing logistics and advising startups, supported by her education from INSEAD and Doshisha University.
Current Position at Rent the Runway
Takako Yoshikawa Knoll serves as the Senior FP&A Manager - Operations at Rent the Runway, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she manages financial planning and analysis for operations, overseeing over 6 million annual inbound and outbound shipments. Her expertise in finance and operations contributes to the company's strategic initiatives and overall efficiency.
Previous Experience at Shiseido
Prior to her current role, Takako worked at Shiseido in various capacities. From 2019 to 2022, she was the Finance Transformation Manager, where she focused on enhancing financial processes. She also served as the Business Development Manager for one year in 2020, contributing to the company's growth strategies in Tokyo, Japan.
Background in Business Development
Takako has a solid background in business development, having held positions at S.J. Grand Financial and Tax Advisory and Magic Concepts Asia. At S.J. Grand, she worked as a Business Development Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Shanghai, China. Additionally, she was the Director of Business Development at Magic Concepts Asia from 2015 to 2017, where she focused on expanding business opportunities.
Educational Qualifications
Takako holds an MBA from INSEAD, which she completed from 2012 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from Doshisha University, studying from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in finance and commerce, supporting her professional endeavors.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Takako has extensive experience in finance and accounting, including auditing large international clients as a CPA at a Big 4 accounting firm. She has advised startups and small to medium enterprises on finance and strategy, showcasing her ability to apply her expertise across various business contexts. Additionally, she has managed a project company under venture capital, further demonstrating her versatility in the finance sector.