Naoko Kuge

Naoko Kuge has a diverse work history. Naoko started their career as a Public Relations Officer at Kobe Computer College in 2003. Naoko then worked as a Marketing Researcher and Translator at Hyve AG before interning at the University of Duisburg-Essen. In 2004, Naoko became a Communication Consultant at VA international Co. and later served as a Promotion Officer at the Organization of International Support for Dental Education.

In 2006, they worked as a Public Relations Officer at Infineon Technology Japan, K.K. and then joined KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe B.V. as a Business Systems Administrator. Throughout their time at KYOCERA, they also held positions as an Internal Controller and Internal Auditor, where they performed SOX and operational audits.

Naoko then joined Hoshizaki Europe Holdings B.V. as the Department Manager Corporate Strategic Planning in 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Hoshizaki Europe B.V., starting as an Internal Control Coordinator before being promoted to Internal Controls Manager and eventually becoming the Head of Internal Controls. In these roles, they were responsible for managing the company's internal controls and ensuring compliance with Hoshizaki Corporation and J-SOX requirements.

Overall, Naoko's work experience demonstrates their expertise in internal controls, auditing, and strategic planning.

Naoko Kuge earned a Master's Degree in International/Global Studies from Hiroshima University, which they attended from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Doshisha University, where their field of study is unknown due to missing information. Naoko Kuge also holds a certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., which they obtained in September 2012.