Rika Watanabe 渡邊理香

Rika Watanabe is a seasoned marketing operations leader with 30 years of professional experience in marketing operations management, financial management, accounting, strategy management, procurement, and people management across AP, Japan, the USA, and ASEAN. Currently, Rika holds the position of Japan Marketing Operations Leader at IBM, where they drive marketing initiatives and client experiences. Previously, Rika has held significant roles at JVC, the United Nations, and Tokyo Electron Ltd., contributing to major financial and operational projects throughout their career. Rika earned an MBA from the University of Manchester and a BA in International Relations from the University of Oregon.