Ina Kota

About Ina Kota

Global executive with extensive expertise in economics, strategy, communications, research, and the client/customer experience.*Nearly 20 years of experience as a strategic, operational, and people leader. International affairs and economics expert with a multifaceted communications background. Trusted communications & thought leadership advisor to C-suite executives and top government officials.*Solid record for building global communications and thought leadership strategies for top finance, management consulting, and international organizations and a successful record of leading global teams to create impact.*A proven expert at communicating to diverse internal and external audiences, I\'m recognized for my deep subject matter expertise and exceptional writing abilities as a published author of articles on important global economic, business, socioeconomic, geopolitical, and social issues.*I have a distinctive ability to translate complex issues into language that informs the general public in advanced, emerging market, and low-income countries, and enables global business executives to better understand the implications of global economic developments on strategy.*I have extensive experience leading global teams on research, analysis, and knowledge management; building intelligence units; running operations; reputation building; and, publishing.*I\'ve been consistently rated as a ‘top leader’ by both direct and indirect reports for driving impact and providing inspirational leadership.*I can effectively manage multiple stakeholders at different levels and have a long record of building strong, trust-based relationships with C-suite level executives and have been consistently rated highly by them for my communications expertise, knowledge management, problem solving, and team leadership.

Experience

1. Global Head of Quality & Market Insights

   Spencer Stuart

   Sep 2016 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Spencer Stuart is a global leadership advisory firm. I lead Spencer Stuart’s global quality program, which delivers insights on the “voice of the client” in more than 30 countries. Conducting live interviews with C-suite and senior leaders at the highest levels of public and private organizations, providing Spencer Stuart with distinctive feedback and analytics on the client experience. Department supports Firm strategy, develops thought leadership, sets goals for quality measures, and establishes methodologies to improve the quality of client service. I manage more than 25 staff in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Education

• Cornell University

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General

• Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)

  Masters, Global Economic Policy & Monetary Theory

• University of Toronto, Trinity College

  Bachelor, International Relations and Economics

• The Juilliard School

  Evening Division, Opera performance

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Management
• International Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Editing
• Thought Leadership
• Web Content
• Management Consulting
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Blogging
• Research
• Marketing
• Economic Policy
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Finance
• Public Policy
• French
• Competitive Analysis
• Leadership
• Writing
• Editorial
• Analysis
• Program Management
• International Development
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Magazines
• Publishing
• Macroeconomics
• Economics