Kou Minagawa

Kou Minagawa is an accomplished marketing and eCommerce professional with extensive experience in the technology and retail sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing & eCommerce at iRobot Japan since September 2019, Kou oversees both online and offline marketing strategies and manages the profitability of the eCommerce business. Previous roles at iRobot include Director of APAC Direct-to-Consumer and Senior Manager in APAC Strategy Development. Kou has also contributed to Fast Retailing's transformation initiatives and led strategic operations for Lenovo's APAC eCommerce business. Early career experience at Bain & Company involved consulting on projects in various industries and included involvement in due diligence for private equity. Kou holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and a bachelor's degree in the same field from The University of Tokyo.