Shoko Takita
Treviso
Summary
Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Communications and Sustainability
Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Europe) B.V.
01.2024 - Current
General Manager, MarComm, PTC EMEIA Business HQ
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Implemented strategic brand campaigns to strengthen the unity of 3 companies newly jointed.
- Let a team of marketing professionals and collaborated with cross-functional teams to developed and executed marketing plans focusing on accelerating synergies; newsletters, joint-trade shows and other events to increase brand awareness and strengthen our communication activities internally and externally.
Senior Manager, Business Strategy, PTC Group
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
12.2019 - 03.2020
Regional Vice President, NorthWest
OKI Europe Ltd.
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Led a team of 82 employees with €63m revenue (2018).
- Concentrated support departments in the UK branch to improve efficiency and unify the organisation of 3 locations (UK, Ireland and Nordic).
- Implemented cross-functional initiatives for continuous improvement in sales, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Vice President, EMEIA Transformation Project
OKI Europe Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Led the transformation project for consolidation and closure of legal entities in EMEA; closed 9 legal entities of 22, transfer the rest to export business resulting in €8.6m fixed cost saving.
- Completed the conversion of the remaining 13 legal entities into branch offices under the EU Cross Border Merger scheme aiming simplifying the management organisation and strengthen governance.
- Implemented matrix organisation and standardisation of business processes.
Présidente Directrice Générale
OKI Systèmes (France) S.A.
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Led the organisation of 48 employees of €25.6m revenue (2016).
- Restructured agency/reseller structure in France and North Africa and developed service network.
- Addressed labour-management issues, dissolved the labour union to encourage new employment, staffing, and carried out reforming large-scale organisational structure.
Business Development Manager
OKI Data Corporation
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully execute the project of global product launch of 3 products timely.
Sales Development Manager, DACH & Benelux Region
OKI Europe Ltd.
04.2009 - 12.2012
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between sales and marketing teams for seamless execution of company-wide initiatives.
- Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency.
- Analysed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and created action plans to capitalise on those opportunities.
Overseas Sales Manager, Asia & Pacific
OKI Data Corporation
11.2004 - 03.2009
- Increased sales revenue in Malaysian market resulting in 50% growth year on year (2006-2008).
- Led the project for establishing a sales company in Australia for targeting the size of revenue JPY10B (2008-2009).
Supply Chain / Demand Management Project Manager
OKI Europe Ltd.
02.1997 - 10.2004
- Implemented the common Demand Management tool covering 25 sales companies in EMEA for 120 users from establishing the process to users training.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Overseas Sales
OKI Data Corporation
10.1995 - 01.1997
Overseas Sales
OKI Electric Co., Ltd.
04.1989 - 09.1995
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Kyoto University of Arts
Kyoto, Japan2024
Balance Scorecard Performance Measurement
Cranfield University
UK2009
Marketing And Accounting
Globis Management School
Tokyo, Japan2008
Inventory Management
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
UK1999
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tamagawa Gakuen Junior College For Women
Tokyo, Japan1987
Skills
- Project Management
- P&L Management
- Strategic Planning
- Matrix Management
- Leadership and Team Building
- Advertising and Marketing
- Branding
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
General Manager, Communications and Sustainability
Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Europe) B.V.
01.2024 - Current
General Manager, MarComm, PTC EMEIA Business HQ
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
04.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Manager, Business Strategy, PTC Group
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
12.2019 - 03.2020
Regional Vice President, NorthWest
OKI Europe Ltd.
04.2018 - 11.2019
Vice President, EMEIA Transformation Project
OKI Europe Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2018
Présidente Directrice Générale
OKI Systèmes (France) S.A.
10.2013 - 03.2017
Business Development Manager
OKI Data Corporation
01.2013 - 09.2013
Sales Development Manager, DACH & Benelux Region
OKI Europe Ltd.
04.2009 - 12.2012
Overseas Sales Manager, Asia & Pacific
OKI Data Corporation
11.2004 - 03.2009
Supply Chain / Demand Management Project Manager
OKI Europe Ltd.
02.1997 - 10.2004
Overseas Sales
OKI Data Corporation
10.1995 - 01.1997
Overseas Sales
OKI Electric Co., Ltd.
04.1989 - 09.1995
Bachelor of Arts -
Kyoto University of Arts
Balance Scorecard Performance Measurement
Cranfield University
Marketing And Accounting
Globis Management School
Inventory Management
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tamagawa Gakuen Junior College For Women
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