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Naoko Yamamoto

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President at Ajinomoto do Brasil
📍 Japan

Naoko Yamamoto is a seasoned executive with over 30 years at Ajinomoto Group. As President of Ajinomoto do Brasil and GM of the Latin America Division, he leverages a global career spanning Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia. His expertise covers R&D, HR, marketing, and sustainability, and he holds a degree in agricultural chemistry.

He has a deep admiration for the power of Brazilian sports. He actively demonstrates this through his leadership in renewing Ajinomotos support for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, championing sports as a key promoter of health and well-being for society.

After serving as the Global General Manager of Human Resources, he transitioned to become the President of the Brazilian operation.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Senior
Location
Japan
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Priorities

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ESG & Sustainability
He emphasizes presenting concrete sustainability solutions, not just goals, and shared the company's actions at events like COP 30.
Paralympic Sports
Personally involved in reinforcing the company's sponsorship of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, which he believes promotes health and well-being.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
President
Ajinomoto do Brasil
4-2025
Executive Officer & General Manager of the Latin America Division
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
7-1991
Managing
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
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Media appearances

Naoko Yamamoto é A Nova Presidente Da Ajinomoto Do Brasil: Liderança Feminina Em Destaque. Featured in Acelera Varejo
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Naoko Yamamoto assume a presidência da Ajinomoto do Brasil e se torna a primeira mulher no cargo em 70 anos - Times Brasil - Licenciado Exclusivo CNBC. Featured in Times Brasil (CNBC)
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