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 Care, Salon and Cosmetics.

Our Consumer Care business represents iconic skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as John Frieda, Guhl, Jergens, Curél, Bioré and Bondi Sands.

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

Our London-based luxury brand Molton Brown, offers fragrance, body and bath 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.  Our luxury skincare and make-up brand SENSAI combines advanced science with the unique spirituality of Japanese beauty embraced by their signature ingredient Koishimaru Silk.

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
915

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  • Japan
    632
  • Indonesia
    59
  • Malaysia
    42
  • China
    41
  • Viet Nam
    39
  • Thailand
    38
  • Philippines
    23
  • Singapore
    21
  • United Arab Emirates
    5
  • India
    5
  • Pakistan
    4
  • Russian Federation
    2
  • Kazakhstan
    1
  • Turkey
    1
  • Iran
    1
  • Lebanon
    1

North America
879

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  • United States Of America
    794
  • Canada
    75
  • Mexico
    10

Europe
796

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  • Germany
    239
  • United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
    182
  • Netherlands
    114
  • Spain
    70
  • Italy
    53
  • Switzerland
    29
  • France
    22
  • Finland
    19
  • Denmark
    19
  • Sweden
    16
  • Norway
    13
  • Austria
    10
  • Belgium
    5
  • Poland
    1
  • Ireland
    1
  • Slovakia
    1
  • Estonia
    1
  • Hungary
    1

Oceania
40

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  • Australia
    38
  • New Zealand
    2

South America
29

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  • Brazil
    24
  • Ecuador
    2
  • Chile
    1
  • Argentina
    1
  • Venezuela
    1

Africa
18

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  • South Africa
    10
  • Benin
    3
  • Nigeria
    2
  • Angola
    1
  • Egypt
    1
  • Tanzania
    1

Kao Corporation's Leadership

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    K. N. D.
    Chief Executive Officer
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    G. A.
    Vice President And Reo Hr Emea
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    A. M.
    Vice President - Aemea Marketing
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    I. K.
    Vice President Emea Kao Salon Division
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    N. D. V.
    Vice President Finance & Regional Executive Officer Emea
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    N. C.
    Vice President Of Research And Development
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    S. N.
    Vice President Marketing At Kao Vietnam
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    M. O.
    Vice President Of Dx
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Kao Corporation Employee Metrics

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Contact profiles from Kao Corporation

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    N. D. V.
    Vice President Finance & Regional Executive Officer Emea
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    Oct 27, 2025
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    L. L.
    Head Of Procurement Americas
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    Nov 03, 2025
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    G. C.
    Head Of Sales Training - Emea Region
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    Oct 27, 2025
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    A. B.
    Assistant To Vp & Project Coordinator
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    GermanyHesse
    Oct 18, 2025
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    N. C.
    Vice President Of Research And Development
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    United States
    Nov 03, 2025
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    M. E.
    Vice President, Export Business Planning & Management
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    Japan
    Oct 07, 2025
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    R. O.
    Vice President, Regional Executive Officer, Legal & Governance For Asean
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    Singapore
    Oct 23, 2025
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    S. T.
    Head Of Kms And Kerasilk Education Finland
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    FinlandUusimaa
    Oct 24, 2025
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    Y. I.
    Head Of Department / 事業部長
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    JapanTokyo
    Nov 05, 2025
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    S. W.
    Vice President, Global Professional Regulatory Affairs
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    Japan
    Nov 13, 2025

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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How many employees does Kao Corporation have currently?

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Kao Corporation has approximately 10K employees as of October 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 October 2025, Kao Corporation's key employees include:

  • Chief Executive Officer: K. N. D.
  • Vice President And Reo Hr Emea: G. A.
  • Vice President - Aemea Marketing: A. M.
  • Vice President Emea Kao Salon Division: I. K.
  • Vice President Finance & Regional Executive Officer Emea: N. D. V.

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