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Senior Partner
Chiaki Kataoka
HRD & OD Expert in Cross-Border Business Management|
"Let us be the best version of ourselves every day!"

Cross-Border Business Management
Human Resource Management
Organizational Development
Change Management
Insights® Discovery Training
Training & Faciliation
Multicultural Leadership
Talent Development
Management & Sales Training
MBTI® Certified Practitioner
HansenBeck Certified Business Trainer
An advocate for the belief that true effectiveness is achieved through people, Chiaki drives organizational excellence by unlocking the potential of individuals across diverse cultures.
With over 25 years of management experience in cross-border business, Chiaki specializes in Human Resource Development, Organizational Development, and Change Management.
As the head of the HRD & Organizational Development Practice at CBI Partners, she is passionate about enhancing organizational performance through tailored, people-centric solutions. Leveraging a wide range of training and facilitation tools, Chiaki supports clients ranging from emerging talent to top executives.
Certified in MBTI®, RETEAMING, and Insights® Discovery – and a recognized thought leader and speaker on effective leadership in multicultural environments – she is committed to inspiring teams and fostering growth in international settings.