EMIKO KAJI

Manager of International Business Development at Nikka Whisky

Emiko Kaji is the Manager of International Business Development at Nikka Whisky. Kaji has been at Nikka for nearly 30 years. Born in Osaka and raised mostly in Nara, Kaji studied English at a university in Kyoto. In 1990, she moved to Tokyo and started her career as a sales rep. After experiencing various jobs within Nikka, she took over the current position in 2010 to handle Nikka’s international business. Kaji is a front runner to cultivate the global market and introduce artisanal whiskies and spirits crafted by Nikka to enthusiasts around the world.

Location: San Francisco, CA