KAORU CHIBA
Tokyo,Japan
Summary
Strategic program specialist with 8+ years of experience in responsible business, sustainability, and social impact across private and nonprofit sectors in Asia, spanning cross-functional project management, due diligence and procurement / supply chain operations. Experienced in leading and coordinating projects and programs, operationalizing ESG integration, driving process improvements, and engaging diverse stakeholders including government bodies, corporates, philanthropic foundations, and NGOs. Selected as one of the McKinsey Next Generation Women Leader APAC 2025 delegates, and currently targeting PMP certification by October 2026.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Northeast Asia Regional Manager (Full-time)
Partnership Management, AVPN
Singapore
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Developed and implemented partnership and stakeholder engagement strategies across Japan and Korea, managing a network of 50+ ecosystem partners across climate and health, including MDBs, corporates, philanthropic foundations, and government bodies.
- Originated a new government partnership with Triple I, mobilizing US$120K+ in funding to initiate regional impact investing initiatives in Japan.
- Coordinated cross-sector partnerships that led to multi-sector global health and innovative finance roundtables with the Asian Development Bank Institute.
- Oversaw project execution and convenings across Japan and Korea, including KPI setting, performance monitoring, and coordination with external NPO partners to drive program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Project Lead (Probono)
Social Impact Investing, Arun Seed
Tokyo
02.2024 - 05.2026
- Co-led impact startup sourcing and selection programs focused on biodiversity, supporting seed-stage startups from sourcing and screening through investment readiness and fundraising.
- Sourced 100+ applicants across 26 countries within 2 months for a global impact startup competition, and led fundraising initiatives that raised US$50K+ over 3 months to support impact investing activities.
- Managed a team of 6 and led marketing and communications across crowdfunding campaigns, websites, newsletters, and social media to drive startup engagement and program visibility.
Program Manager (Full-time)
Social Responsibility, Amazon
Tokyo
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated capacity-building programmes in business and human rights for SMEs in Japan and Indonesia with government bodies and its service providers.
- Advised on responsible sourcing decisions to suppliers and business teams by closely working on corporate sustainability due diligence with audit firms.
- Integrated program outputs into corporate reporting, linking sustainability initiatives to accountability to issue Amazon Sustainability report 2024.
Subject Matter Expert / Specialist (Full-time)
Third Party Risk Management, Procurement, Novartis
Kuala Lumpur
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Streamlined global operations by leading corporate sustainability due diligence and EU taxonomy protocols, aligning with PSCI guidelines, resulting in 50% operational efficiency across suppliers and procurement teams in Asia and Europe.
- Led third-party risk assessments for supplier onboarding across supplier and procurement operations in Asia and Europe, coordinating risk reviews, remediation activities, and compliance requirements with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Delivered internal training and briefing sessions to cross-functional teams for remediation and policy implementation, ensuring procurement governance and compliance with industry-specific sustainability policies.
- Provided onboarding and coaching with new hires through training, shadowing, and feedback for team development and stable operation.
Analyst (Full-time)
Supply Chain Operations, Procter & Gamble
Singapore
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Launched new purchase order system for Japan market over 6 months, following successful pilot in East Asia, achieving 60% reduction in costs and time while driving automation.
- Managed end-to-end supply chains for 1,000 daily purchasing orders, collaborating with sales, retailers, manufacturers, and P&G supply chain teams in dynamic environments.
- Executed inventory allocation plans for 200+ cosmetic products with demand planners and production sites, facilitating purchasing order proposals to retailers.
Research Analyst (Full-time)
Due Diligence, London Stock Exchange Group
Penang
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Conducted 120+ enhanced due diligence investigations for financial institutions and healthcare companies, assessing financial and sustainability risks, corporate information, and regulatory breaches to inform critical decision-making.
- Performed multilingual due diligence research in English and Japanese, identifying regulatory and reputational risks to enhance client risk assessments and support informed decision-making.
- Analysed and evaluated qualitative and quantitative data, presenting findings in detailed reports.
Economic Affairs Intern (Seasonal)
Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat
Seoul
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided technical and client services support for inter-governmental meetings including supply chain research projects and forestry policy dialogues among China, Japan, and Korea.
- Edited and produced trilateral statistical report in English, Japanese, and Korean, collaborating with vendors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Education
B.Sc. - Business Commerce
Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan09-2013
M.A. - International Studies
Seoul National University
Seoul, Korea02-2025
Skills
- Program and project management
- Sustainability and social impact
- Risk and compliance
- Due diligence
- Supply chain optimisation
- Global Operations
- Impact investing
- Cross-sector stakeholder engagement
- Partnership strategy
- Resource mobilization
- KPI reporting
Certification
- Prince2 Foundation Certificate, AXELOS, April 2022
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, CSSC, April 2020
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Japanese
Proficient
C2
Korean
Advanced
C1
Computer
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workplace
- NotebookLM
- Airtable
- Salesforce
- SAP
Timeline
Northeast Asia Regional Manager (Full-time)
Partnership Management, AVPN
09.2025 - 08.2026
Project Lead (Probono)
Social Impact Investing, Arun Seed
02.2024 - 05.2026
Program Manager (Full-time)
Social Responsibility, Amazon
01.2023 - 01.2024
Subject Matter Expert / Specialist (Full-time)
Third Party Risk Management, Procurement, Novartis
10.2020 - 12.2022
Analyst (Full-time)
Supply Chain Operations, Procter & Gamble
02.2019 - 02.2020
Research Analyst (Full-time)
Due Diligence, London Stock Exchange Group
10.2017 - 02.2019
Economic Affairs Intern (Seasonal)
Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat
08.2014 - 09.2016
B.Sc. - Business Commerce
Waseda University
M.A. - International Studies
Seoul National University