Maiko Shimazaki
US Market Entry Specialist for Japanese Brands | Cross-Cultural Strategy | Profit Growth Focus | Consulting
- Role
- General Manager at Baroque Usa
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maiko Shimazaki
Bilingual consultant with 10+ years of experience driving growth for Japanese brands in the U.S, with deep roots in the women\'s fashion industry. I specialize in helping companies bridge cultural and operational gaps to successfully enter and expand in the U.S. market.My expertise spans market entry strategy, wholesale and retail operations, brand localization, and profit optimization. I bring a strong cross-industry network and a proven track record of translating nuanced brand values into commercial success—especially in fashion, beauty, and wellness.Fluent in English and Japanese, I thrive in founder-led environments and serve as a trusted liaison between HQ and local teams. Open to consulting roles that value cultural insight, agility, and results-driven execution.
Experience
General Manager
Apr 2016 — Present · New York, NY, US
Education
Columbia Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2010 — 2012
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising Management
2004 — 2006
Skills
- Product Development
- Fashion
- Retail
- Microsoft Excel
- Public Relations
- Trend
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Social Media
- Merchandising
- Visual Merchandising
- Microsoft Word
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Market Research
- Apparel
- Fashion Writing
- Fashion Buying
- Japanese
- Luxury Goods
- Trend Analysis
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