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With a career spanning over 20 years, Tomoko has worked with some of the world’s top multinational companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer. She has proven herself among the leading Japanese PR professionals in today’s digital age, offering a highly creative and strategic approach to impactful, integrated communications campaigns that effectively bridge global brands to their core Japanese audiences. With years of international experience, combined with her rooted understanding of the native Japanese mindset, Tomoko offers an intuitive cross-cultural perspective that can contribute to a unique voice for brands that resonates and nurtures trust within stakeholders. Tomoko began her career as a cultural editor at Marie Claire Japon, before serving in various leadership roles at global communications agencies, including as COO and EVP at Edelman Japan, prior to joining Publicis/MSL Japan.