KDDI CorporationData Center Senior Marketing Executive
Jan. 2011 - Jun. 2018825 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022At KDDI, a Fortune 500 global company, I played a pivotal role in shaping strategic marketing, analyst and public relations programs. I spearheaded all content initiatives across digital and traditional channels, facilitated and managed 15-20 annual events domestically and globally and led comprehensive digital marketing efforts—including SEO, paid media, social media, and thought leadership campaigns. Additionally, I provided cross-functional guidance to teams across the Asia-Pacific and London regions, leading a global digital repositioning and asset consolidation initiative that streamlined communication, enhanced lead generation, and reduced marketing operating costs by 50%. Managing two direct reports in NYC, I collaborated bi-weekly with marketing hubs in London and Tokyo. As the primary liaison for analyst and media relations in the US, I developed and executed a high-impact event strategy across North America, consistently exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs) and driving a 25% increase in lead generation generating contracts with Oracle, Microsoft and large Hyperscalers. In my final year at KDDI/Telehouse, I led Partner Alliances, driving strategic pipeline opportunities for Telehouse US driving leads within the Commercial Real Estate sector. I cultivated key partnerships with firms such as CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Newmark, Grubb, Frank & Knight, and Colliers, expanding market reach and accelerating growth. KDDI/Telehouse, backed by KDDI—the second-largest telecom company in Japan—has been a leader in delivering world-class Data Center services and mission-critical IT solutions. With 48 data centers worldwide, Telehouse supports over 2,000 U.S. and global enterprises with cutting-edge facilities, network services, system integration, and ICT solutions tailored to their needs.