Maiko Kono

Background

About Maiko Kono

Global strategy and new business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning management consulting, public-private partnerships, and international project delivery. I have led and contributed to new business development, strategy design, and implementation across diverse sectors including urban and regional development, manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, IoT, and rural revitalization. My work has frequently involved collaboration with governments, international organizations, corporations, and local stakeholders to address complex social and economic challenges. I have hands-on experience working on global projects across Asia, the United States, and Europe, and am particularly motivated by roles that combine social impact, global collaboration, and strategic execution rather than advisory work alone. My core strengths include: • Global strategy and business development • Public-private partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration • Market entry, business planning, and program design • Design thinking and problem structuring in complex environments I hold a Master’s degree from the University of Tokyo, an Executive MBA from IE Business School, and an Executive MBA from Brown University. I am interested in senior roles where I can contribute to global initiatives addressing societal challenges through strategy, innovation, and partnership-driven execution.