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Chika Iwanaga

CEO
Setagaya-ku,13
Chika Iwanaga

Summary

A visionary leader with a proven track record at xerograv.Co.,Ltd, I excel in strategic visioning and crisis management. My innovative approach and decision-making skills have driven enhanced brand visibility. With a knack for developing talent and fostering sustainable business models, I've consistently pushed the boundaries of industry standards.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

Xerograv.Co.,Ltd

CEO
03.2024 - Current

Job overview


  • Directed launch of innovative products, capturing new market segments and driving revenue growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Elevated brand visibility and market share with launch of highly successful digital marketing campaign.
  • Nurtured key strategic partnerships that resulted in enhanced product offerings and expanded customer base.
  • Pioneered corporate social responsibility initiatives, significantly impacting community development and sustainability.

Meiko Network Japan

Executive Officer
09.2021 - 01.2024

Job overview


  • Strengthened brand identity with coordinated marketing campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive business success.
  • Developed effective sales strategies that led to increased revenue generation and market share growth.
  • Led organizational restructuring efforts, optimizing resource allocation and improving overall productivity.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Achieved significant cost reductions through careful analysis of expenditures and identification of areas for improvement.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
  • Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.

Berlitz Japan

CMO
04.2010 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Drove revenue growth by identifying new market opportunities and launching successful product lines.
  • Developed innovative solutions to address specific business challenges or capitalize on emerging trends in the marketplace.
  • Increased brand visibility by developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies.
  • Achieved stronger brand identity consistency across all platforms through meticulous oversight of creative design elements.
  • Optimized digital presence, enhancing website design and improving search engine rankings.
  • Contributed to long-term business growth by participating in strategic planning efforts at the executive level.
  • Developed and implemented targeted digital strategy to improve business performance.
  • Planned and executed marketing campaigns to target groups, areas and wider community.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.

Benesse Holdings, Benesse Corporation

Brand Manager
04.2008 - 03.2010

Job overview


  • Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Presented regular updates to senior leadership, demonstrating progress towards key objectives and securing ongoing support for marketing initiatives.
  • Aligned internal teams with brand guidelines, ensuring consistent representation of the company across all departments and touchpoints.

Benesse Corporation

Head of Management Planning
04.2003 - 03.2007

Job overview

  • Improved strategic planning processes by conducting thorough market research and analyzing industry trends.
  • Designed and executed change management plans to facilitate smooth implementation of strategic initiatives at all organizational levels.
  • Assessed competitor strengths and weaknesses to inform strategy development, maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace.
  • Presented findings from market analyses to senior leadership, providing valuable insights that informed decision-making processes.

Education

Graduate School of Project Design
Tokyo

Master of Project Design from Project Design, Business Incubation
04.2001

University Overview


  • Study of new global education under the planetary boundary
  • Selected Final Presenter of graduation presentation


Aoyama Gakuin University
Tokyo, Japan

Bachelor of Arts from International Politics And Economics
04.2001

University Overview

・Study of culture in East Europe and Russia under Culture of Political Repression

Skills

Innovative and visionary

Software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)

HTML, CSS, PHP, Swift, Firebae

Adobe Photoshop, Ilustrator, Figma, Canva

Timeline

CEO
Xerograv.Co.,Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Executive Officer
Meiko Network Japan
09.2021 - 01.2024
CMO
Berlitz Japan
04.2010 - 07.2021
Brand Manager
Benesse Holdings, Benesse Corporation
04.2008 - 03.2010
Head of Management Planning
Benesse Corporation
04.2003 - 03.2007
Graduate School of Project Design
Master of Project Design from Project Design, Business Incubation
04.2001
Aoyama Gakuin University
Bachelor of Arts from International Politics And Economics
04.2001

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