Hidechika Takasaka Appointed as President of Okura Nikko Hotel Management Company
Hidechika Takasaka, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in finance, has taken the reins at Okura Nikko Hotel Management Company.
Hidechika Takasaka Appointed as President of Okura Nikko Hotel Management Company
Hidechika Takasaka has been appointed as the new President and Representative Director of Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co Ltd.
Takasaka brings with him nearly four decades of expertise in the financial sector. He noted his excitement for the role, stating:
“Okura Nikko Hotels is a collective formed by bringing together Okura Hotels & Resorts with its flagship, The Okura Tokyo, alongside Nikko Hotels International and Hotel JAL City, both of which have their origins in one of Japan’s leading airlines. We operate around 80 hotels, primarily in Japan and Asia. Our mission is to embrace and share on a global scale what we call omotenashi, the Japanese spirit of hospitality, uniquely blending this with the facilities and standards of an international hotel.”
Takasaka emphasized the company’s commitment to exceeding guest expectations. He remarked,
“I feel it is my responsibility to uphold the trust of our hotel owners and contribute to the steady growth of our chain. It will be an honor to play my part in supporting the tourism industry both in Japan and internationally.”
Meet Hidechika Takasaka
Takasaka joined the Hotel Okura Group in April 2024 as Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Officer for Operations Management at Okura Nikko Hotel Management. Previously, he held various significant roles at Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co Ltd since 1987, including manager of the Credit Department.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
