Teams at Kao Corporation

Leads global John Frieda innovation and portfolio strategy, managing complex beauty and personal-care product development projects from opportunity identification through launch. Coordinates cross-functional teams across R&D, packaging, regulatory, supply chain, communications, and commercial functions. Develops consumer-led product concepts, propositions, claims, naming, and stories; evaluates commercial potential, costs, feasibility, and portfolio fit; and shapes the brand’s innovation masterplan across international markets.

Manage category strategy and growth for Kao’s UK Consumer Care business. Analyze shopper, market, competitor, and category data; recommend assortment, distribution, store placement, and merchandising decisions; and translate insights into retailer presentations and actionable plans. The role partners with commercial, marketing, and retail teams, supports innovation stage gates and go-to-market planning, monitors competitor and NPD activity, and builds retailer relationships to maximize Kao’s category performance.

Explore diverse career opportunities at Kao, a leader in beauty and personal care, focusing on innovation, diversity, and personal development.