Kao CorporationGlobal Brand Manager/Product Development Manager
Nov. 2015 - Sep. 2018Darmstadt Area, GermanyLed global strategy and innovation for a β¬80M professional haircare portfolio across APAC, Europe, and North America. Delivered 17% net sales growth by repositioning key brands and executing insight-driven product strategies. Spearheaded new product development from concept to launch, managed global campaign toolkits, and created scalable go-to-market playbooks. Partnered cross-functionally with R&D, education, supply chain, and creative teams to accelerate innovation, ensure brand consistency, and drive global market success.