TEAM
We pride ourselves on having a diverse team of dedicated PR professionals with outstanding international communications expertise.
Aya Kawashima
She began her career in the advertising industry in 2000. She served as an Account Director and Division Director at an advertising agency, gaining extensive experience in developing brand strategies and full-funnel solutions through integrated on/ offline media and creative direction.
Mariko Ishii
PR marketing professional with experience in Tokyo and Australia. She has worked on numerous lifestyle-related market entry and rebranding assignments, including F&B, beauty and travel. She has been with Candlewick for more than 10 years Sharing her time between Spain and Japan, she has lived in Canada, the USA, Australia, Europe and Japan.
Gemma McGoldrick
Born in the UK, she graduated from university with a degree in Japanese. After graduating with an MBA, she joined Candlewick. She returned to the UK after 17 years living and working in Japan and currently works online while bringing up her young child. She has been with us for over 10 years.
Takako Nagara
PR Specialist. She has been with Candlewick for more than 10 years. Before joining Candlewick, she was involved in public relations for British and Swedish automotive companies for nearly 15 years, gaining experience in both corporate and product PR. Specializes in lifestyle-related PR such as F&B and travel.
Yu Suzuki
After working in sales at a major food company, while studying at PR school she interned at Candlewick before joining us full-time. With experience working at a beauty business corporation, she is experienced in the areas of beauty, fashion and luxury good and services. She has been with us for more than 10 years.
Kyoko Yokoyama
She worked for a major travel agency in charge of overseas travel planning, arrangements and escort services. Having travelled to over 30 countries, she manages our travel clients and has been with us for 9 years.
Yuko Bruce
After working in sales at a business/market news distribution company, she resumed work while raising her 4 bilingual children. With her keen eye for luxury lifestyle, she works largely with luxury brands. She has been with us for 5 years.
Yayoi Nakajima
Yayoi joined Candlewick after working as a PR/Marketing person in Paris, supporting jewelry artists and musicians. During her career, she developed and maintained business relations and increase market shares for international B2C and B2B companies. She has worked for a Japanese major beverage company, Scandinavian furniture brand, financial service, Consulting and Recruitment sectors in operational and strategical marketing.
Haruna Asano
After working as an intern at Candlewick during her time at university, Haruna studied in the UK. After graduation, she joined Candlewick full-time and has been with us for 5 years. Handling mainly travel and beauty accounts, her clients are impressed with her expertise in securing coverage in all types of media, including TV, newspapers, and magazines.
Kaho Oishi
After graduating from college, she worked as ground staff for an airline and in e-commerce company before studying abroad in Madrid. After enjoying time in Europe, she joined Candlewick. She loves travel and wine. She mainly handles food-related accounts and luxury hotel accounts. She has been with us for 2 years.
Bach Van Ha
Ha, our newest member from Vietnam, is trilingual, fluent in Japanese, English, and her native Vietnamese. With over five years of sales experience for Japanese companies in diverse fields such as recruiting, real estate, and IT, she brings strong communication and planning skills, and a multifaceted perspective to her daily work. Currently, she is expanding her expertise in PR at Candlewick
Miho Yamagishi
Miho has worked as a Project Manager and in Account Management across various industries, including global fashion & tech media, and HR. She joined Candlewick after completing a work mission for a government organization in Copenhagen.
Aoi Miura
Aoi joined Candlewick after graduating university where she studied foreign cultures and media communications. Born in the States and having experience studying in both International and Japanese environments, she has a deep understanding of multi-cultural communication
Akari Omura
Spent her student years in the U.S., growing up in a multicultural environment. After working at foreign media companies and digital advertising agencies, she joined Candlewick. A passionate traveler who has explored Europe solo. Highly knowledgeable in multiculturalism, with hobbies including travel, wine, Western painting, and collecting perfumes. Currently studying PR know-how!
Yuka Miura
She worked at a business/market news distribution company, after which she started her own business. She works with many clients providing design, digital and video production services and has been with us for more than 10 years.
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COMPANY
Name
Candlewick Co., Ltd.
Address
Parkside House 7F, 2 Ichibancho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Google MapsTEL
+81(3) 6261-6050
FAX
+81(3) 6261-6051
Representative
Director
Director
Noriko Silvester
Established
March 2004
Contents
of Business
of Business
Marketing and Communication Services
PR and Public Relation Service, Representation and Consultation
Brand Consultation for Japan Entry
Candlewick: The story behind our name
Why the wick of a candle? We find a brand’s hidden core meaning and illuminate it for the world.
By cherishing your core message, you illuminate not only your brand, but also the lives of the people you connect with.