Japan Market Expert, Food & Drinks
With over 25 years of international business experience in the food and drinks sector, Maki Kinoshita specializes in providing top-tier consulting services to overseas companies. She excels in providing expert comparative analysis of the Japanese market and business environment, offering sharp and informative insights that highlight the differences and similarities with other markets.
Maki began her professional career at a multinational food ingredient supplier, working closely with the marketing and R&D teams of both multinational and leading Japanese confectionery and beverage brands. This experience gave her comprehensive background knowledge of both the consumer and industry sides.
Maki is known for her excellent facilitation services with prominent local stakeholders. She also provides cultural translation and expertly navigates misunderstandings in the Japanese language, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.