Hideki Kanda

Hideki Kanda currently serves as a Senior Manager for Government & Corporate Affairs at Expedia Group since October 2024, focusing on Japan and Taiwan. Previously, Hideki held the position of Senior Manager of Public Affairs, Corporate Communication & Sustainability at Moët Hennessy Diageo Japan, where responsibilities included advocacy strategy development and media relations. Experience also encompasses roles such as Director of Public Affairs at 17LIVE Inc., where Hideki led government relations and public affairs, and Director of Government Relations at GR Japan K.K., conducting public policy research for various clients. Additionally, Hideki ran as a candidate for the House of Representatives in Japan's 2017 general election and has held communication-focused roles at Ernst & Young Tax, Thomson Reuters, NHK WORLD JAPAN, Merrill Lynch, and Bloomberg LP. Academic qualifications include a BA in Political Science from International Christian University, a JD from Ritsumeikan University, and participation in an exchange program at the University of Pennsylvania.