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Aki Uesugi

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adidas - Director HR BP at adidas
📍 Japan

Aki is an experienced HR leader with a background that spans from international marketing in the hospitality industry to senior HR roles at global corporations like HSBC, Philips, and adidas. She holds a BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Surrey and has extensive experience in talent acquisition and employer branding.

Based on her past activities, she appears deeply passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive corporate culture. She was a core member of the Diversity & Inclusion committee at Philips, actively organizing and participating in campaigns for International Womens Day and Breast Cancer Awareness month.

She successfully transitioned her career from international marketing in the hotel industry to senior HR leadership.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
adidas - Director HR BP
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Japan
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Diversity & Inclusion
Was a core member of Philips Japan's I&D Committee, organizing campaigns for International Women's Day and promoting a culture where employees can be themselves (#youareyou).
Employee Well-being
Shows a commitment to employee health initiatives, such as her involvement in Pink Ribbon (Breast Cancer Awareness) events and promoting 'Health Management' at her previous company.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
adidas - Director HR BP
adidas
3-2020 - 6-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition, Philips Japan
Philips
7-2018 - 2-2020
Manager, Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
Philips
2-2006 - 6-2018
HR Generalist
HSBC
9-2002 - 1-2006
Assistant Manager, International Marketing
株式会社ホテルオークラ
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Education
1998 - 2002
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management
University of Surrey
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