Mirai Ueno-Olausson

Mirai Ueno-Olausson is an accomplished professional in employer branding and communication strategy, currently serving as the Head of Employer Branding at Rakuten since October 2013, where leadership of a global team and the establishment of the company's first Employer Branding function have been key responsibilities. Prior roles at Rakuten include Global Branding Manager, where Mirai managed branding initiatives for major global sports partnerships, and Assistant Manager, focusing on facilitating global conferences to enhance thought leadership. Beginning a career in public relations at PR Consulting Dentsu Inc., Mirai gained experience in media monitoring and analysis. Early internship experiences in recruitment at Robert Walters, Hays, and Michael Page rounded out a diverse professional background. Mirai holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and Globalization and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs, both from Waseda University.