Aya Kurata

Aya Kurata currently serves as the Global Strategy Executive Officer at Sanrio, a position held since July 2024. Prior to this role, Aya held various positions at Nissin Foods kft, including Director and Deputy General Manager of Business Strategy, focusing on contract negotiation and executive management within the fast-moving consumer goods sector from April 2020 to June 2024 and from April 2015 to March 2020, respectively. Earlier experience includes roles at McKinsey & Company as Engagement Manager and Associate Consultant, and at Investor Growth Capital as an Associate, emphasizing contract negotiation and international business. Aya holds an MSc in Development Studies from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a degree in Law from The University of Tokyo, specializing in international law.