252 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE she served as president and representative director prior to founding Luxurique. Concurrent to these roles, she also excelled as president and representative director of Global Synergy, Inc., between 1999 and 2017. Drawing upon a bachelor’s degree from the University of Sacred Heart in Tokyo from 1993, Ms. Mano also holds a certificate in business administration from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. She has maintained membership with the Japan MICE Association as a chairperson and has been a board member of the All Sports Association of Japan. Demonstrating versatility in her profession, she authored the book “The Illusion of Hospitality” in 2018. Although her career has been filled with highlights, she is especially proud of contributing to the fruition of the Japan MICE Association, in which she works to bring global clients to local companies. Noteworthy for being an influencer and thought leader for Japan’s growth in the luxury sector of the hospitality and tourism industry, Naomi Mano has excelled as the president and chief executive officer of Luxurique, Inc., in Tokyo since 2014. A premier business in the high-end hospitality and travel space, Luxurique is recognized as a boutique consultancy that tailors its services to each client and has been a leading venue through which clients can experience Japan’s wonders. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Ms. Mano commenced her career with IBM in 1993, where she served as the coordinator of the Nagano Olympic Committee for five years. Remaining with IBM Asia Pacific between 1998 and 2003, she served as a manager of event marketing and marketing manager of global services. Subsequently, she became the director of marketing and communications for Electronic Data Systems in 2003 and head of corporate communications for Fidelity Investments Japan in 2005. Spearheading her first business, Quintessentially Japan, in 2007, NAOMI MANO PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Luxurique, Inc. Tokyo, Japan
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