Hitomi Okuno

Hitomi Okuno serves as the Vice President of Design at Le Kil since September 2018, collaborating with the CEO on content creation and art direction while integrating Food/Beverage into the company's goals. In addition, Hitomi has been a dynamic Chef at Argyle Events & Staffing since November 2016, demonstrating leadership and reliability at catering events. Previous experience includes serving as CEO and Creative Director of KYO-T, an organic Japanese luxury green tea brand, from January 2015 to October 2023. Further culinary roles involve working as a Chef at Room Forty, Contemporary Catering, and serving as an Excecutive Chef and consultant for Shinsengumi2go. Hitomi gained expertise in authentic Japanese culinary techniques through Kaiseki Accreditation and Sushi Chef Accreditation. Academic qualifications include degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology, GIA, Mukogawa Women's University, and Trend College.