Jennifer Shinkai

jennifer shinkai, ma (oxon) originally from the uk, jennifer holds an ma (oxon) in english language and literature from st. hugh’s college, oxford university. with almost twenty years experience in japan, she has held a variety of management roles across learning and development, marketing, sales operations and sales. jennifer is a driver of change supporting her previous organisation’s development from a 25-person privately-owned tokyo office to an 800 person listed company connecting great people to great companies across seven countries in asia-pacific. her hands on experience in change management and communications for a cross cultural team gives her a unique insight in how to operate effectively as a professional in japan. jennifer is known for her energy, enthusiasm and commitment to continuous improvement for both processes and people. she is passionate about developing women’s participation in the workforce and founded and runs a monthly leanin circle for foreign working moth