Kayo Amano

Kayo Amano is a seasoned professional in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as the Director and Global Head of Procurement at Woven by Toyota since April 2022. Prior to this role, Kayo held the position of Associate Director and Head of Talent Procurement Japan at EY, contributing to supply chain services from September 2019 to April 2022. Kayo's extensive experience at Microsoft spanned nearly a decade, where responsibilities included leading procurement for Microsoft Japan and managing supplier relationships and contract processes. Before entering the technology sector, Kayo worked in sales and marketing for ING Bank, focusing on global cash management for multinational corporations. Kayo's career began at MOL (Europe) B.V. as a Trade Planner, while educational credentials include a Master's in Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a Bachelor's in Law and Political Science from Keio University.