Akiko Watanabe

Akiko Watanabe is an experienced professional in account strategy and client relations with a history of working across various industries. Currently serving in an account strategy role at BuzzFeed since January 2021, Akiko previously held positions as an account executive at Ad-comm Group and growth representative at Meltwater, where responsibilities included client management and opportunity generation. Prior experience also includes serving as an English instructor at Gaba Corporation, a research assistant at UCSF, and various volunteer roles that focused on data management and enhancing patient experiences. Akiko holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University, earned in 2014.