Kao Corporation

Kao Corporation Employee Directory

Personal Care Product ManufacturingKanto, Japan10001+ Employees

Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world. 

In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics.

Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda.

Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients.

Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world. 

All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do. 

This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful.

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Kao Corporation Global Highlights

Location
Employees

Asia
1.5K

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  • Japan
    724
  • Indonesia
    268
  • Thailand
    110
  • Philippines
    109
  • Viet Nam
    79
  • China
    59
  • Malaysia
    51
  • Singapore
    45
  • India
    13
  • United Arab Emirates
    7
  • Turkey
    5
  • Saudi Arabia
    5
  • Lebanon
    4
  • Kyrgyzstan
    2
  • Russian Federation
    2
  • Kazakhstan
    2
  • Pakistan
    2
  • Iraq
    1
  • Iran
    1
  • Mongolia
    1

North America
1.4K

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  • United States Of America
    1.2K
  • Canada
    95
  • Mexico
    20

Europe
1.2K

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  • Germany
    332
  • United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
    228
  • Netherlands
    168
  • Spain
    159
  • Italy
    75
  • France
    54
  • Switzerland
    38
  • Denmark
    27
  • Finland
    27
  • Sweden
    19
  • Belgium
    13
  • Austria
    12
  • Norway
    12
  • Poland
    3
  • Hungary
    2
  • Ukraine
    2
  • Greece
    1
  • Ireland
    1
  • Estonia
    1
  • Slovakia
    1
  • Croatia
    1
  • Portugal
    1

Oceania
63

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  • Australia
    58
  • New Zealand
    5

South America
49

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  • Brazil
    21
  • Argentina
    9
  • Ecuador
    8
  • Venezuela
    4
  • Peru
    2
  • Uruguay
    2
  • Chile
    1
  • Bolivia
    1
  • Colombia
    1

Africa
38

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  • South Africa
    23
  • Nigeria
    4
  • Benin
    4
  • Egypt
    2
  • Côte D'ivoire
    1
  • Angola
    1
  • Ethiopia
    1
  • Tunisia
    1
  • Tanzania
    1

Kao Corporation's Leadership

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    T. C.
    Chief Executive Officer
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    K. N. D.
    Chief Executive Officer
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    A. L.
    Chief Financial Officer
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    A. K. K.
    Chief Strategy & Operating Officer
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    G. A.
    Vice President And Reo Hr Emea
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    J. H.
    Vice President Operations & Supply Chain
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    J. A.
    Vice President Human Resources
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    A. P.
    Vice President Finance And Accounting Americas, Reo
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Kao Corporation Employee Metrics

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Contact profiles from Kao Corporation

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Contact Info
Location
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    D. P.
    President, Kao Salon Division
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    Jan 30, 2025
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    S. C.
    President, Functions Operations, Americas
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    United StatesOhio
    Jul 31, 2024
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    A. L.
    Chief Financial Officer
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    United StatesCalifornia
    Oct 16, 2024
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    M. M.
    Haircare Business (jp/Asia)president
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    JapanTokyo
    Feb 22, 2024
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    T. C.
    Chief Executive Officer
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    United StatesCalifornia
    Jan 30, 2025
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    A. M.
    Education Director D/A/Ch
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    GermanyHessen
    Sep 13, 2024
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    A. K. K.
    Chief Strategy & Operating Officer
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    Saudi ArabiaAr Riyāḑ
    Sep 11, 2024
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    B. S.
    Chairman Works Council ,Salon Business
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    NetherlandsGelderland
    Sep 10, 2024
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    C. J.
    Owner/President
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    United StatesKentucky
    Oct 22, 2024
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    C. K.
    Partner
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    United StatesCalifornia
    Oct 22, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kao Corporation known for?

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Kao Corporation operates in the Personal Care Product Manufacturing industry. The company's main headquarters is located in 1-14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho Tokyo, Kanto 103-8210 JP; you can contact the main corporate office by phone at . Explore Kao Corporation's company overview page for more information.

What is Kao Corporation's most common email format?

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Kao Corporation employees' email format typically follows the pattern of . Trying to find reliable and up-to-date employee contact data? Find more Kao Corporation email formats with LeadIQ.

How many employees does Kao Corporation have currently?

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Kao Corporation has approximately 10K employees as of April 2025. These team members are located across 6 continents, including AsiaNorth AmericaEurope.

Who are Kao Corporation's key employees and leadership?

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As of April 2025, Kao Corporation's key employees include:

  • Chief Executive Officer: T. C.
  • Chief Executive Officer: K. N. D.
  • Chief Financial Officer: A. L.
  • Chief Strategy & Operating Officer: A. K. K.
  • Vice President And Reo Hr Emea: G. A.

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