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Naoko Yamamoto

Examiner · DISC type cs
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
Personality Overview

How Naoko shows up

Unexpressive
Process Oriented
Tough To Convince

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. Being observant comes to them naturally. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Priorities

Topics Naoko cares about

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.
In the press

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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Education

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Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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