Ms. Akemi Aota

Ms. Akemi Aota, smiling, wearing a black jacket, white blouse, white pearl necklace

Ms. Akemi Aota

AYF Chief Executive Officer
Executive Officer of Pasona Group Inc.
Managing Director, Pasona Asia Co. Limited
Chairperson, Pasona Education Co. Limited

Ms. Akemi Aota is the Chief Executive Officer of the Awaji Youth Federation. She was formerly an instructor for Japan Air Systems; following this she moved to Hong Kong to work for Cathay Pacific Airways where she became a First Class Purser. In 1987 she joined Pasona Hong Kong to enhance her career in teaching and training and was later appointed Chairperson and Principal of Pasona Education Co. Limited. In addition to her active roles in education and training in Hong Kong, her extensive business background has earned her international titles such as Executive Officer of Pasona Group Inc. as well as Managing Director of Pasona Asia Co. Limited.

With her professional knowledge and extensive background in global business, she has conducted business training seminars and cultural activities throughout Asia. In particular, her work has focused on developing and nurturing young people to help them achieve their dreams in the international market. Many of her training courses focus on cultivating a global mindset, leadership training, and cross-cultural communication; she has also offered and supervised internship positions to university students. As a result, thousands of people have been inspired by Ms. Aota and have maximized their potential and abilities.