Seasons of Life
CEONamiko Kajiwara

Namiko is an innovator, advisor, and coach in the global lifestyle business. Her significant achievement is the world's first 0.00% alcohol beer Kirin Free, launched in 2009. She started her career at Unilever in 2004, then joined Kirin Brewery in 2006. She moved to the U.S. for Stanford MBA in 2013. Serving as a Partner at World Innovation Lab(WiL), a cross-border VC in Silicon Valley, she supported Japanese top-tier corporates to expand businesses to the US. In 2021, she joined Bokksu, a Japanese snack subscription and cross-border eCommerce company as VP of Product, managing five businesses including the launch of two new businesses. Nikkei Woman of the Year 2010 winner. 2019 Stanford d.school guest lecturer.