Mariko Kallister

Mariko Kallister is an accomplished HR and Office Manager with extensive experience in various roles within multinational companies. Currently at Toho Technology, Mariko manages HR functions and fosters corporate culture in a bilingual Japanese-English environment. Previous roles include serving as the sole HR generalist and Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO at Metal One Holdings America, where responsibilities encompassed recruitment, benefits administration, and compliance. Mariko also worked as an Executive Assistant to the CEO at Mizkan America, coordinating high-level corporate events and logistics. Earlier experiences include procurement planning and hands-on involvement in premium sake brewing at a leading Japanese brewery. Mariko holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Doshisha University and has furthered education at the National Research Institute of Brewing in Japan.