Takao Nishina

Takao Nishina is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and management across multiple companies in the travel and technology sectors. Currently serving as Regional Manager for North East Asia at GetYourGuide since October 2018, Nishina has successfully launched operations in Japan, focusing on HR strategies, office management, and local business development. Additional roles at GetYourGuide include Vice Chair of the Employee Representative Group and Interim Global Project Manager. Prior experience encompasses senior management positions at Agoda, KAYAK, Gengo, and Rakuten, where Nishina demonstrated expertise in team leadership, sales strategy, and market expansion. Nishina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing from California State University San Marcos and an Associate of Science in Business Administration and Management from the College of the Desert.