Since joining istyle group in January 2016, Yuki formulated the Medium-term Business Plan to develop istyle’s overseas retail business and has been involved in a variety of retail business in Asia. In 2018, he moved to Hong Kong and established istyle Retail (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, which operates a specialty cosmetic store “@cosme STORE” in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong version of Japan’s largest comprehensive beauty site “@cosme”, and an e-commerce business.
Yuki has spent 15 years in the cosmetic industry in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
Yuki received an MBA from the University of Hong Kong and a BS from Rikkyo University.
Speaking at
Wed 23 Oct
11:55 AM — 12:30 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Morning Breakout – IDEATE 1b: Bottom Up: Hong Kong’s Tourism Crossroads: Unlocking the Potential
A decrease in high-spending tourists and residents has strained revenues and placed operators in a bind. In addition, talent shortages, high rents and cost surges have squeezed margins. How can operators navigate these challenges and thrive?
What are the formulas that ensure survival? What new concepts can thrive and what locations – old and new – provide the greater rewards? Are there opportunities for bold moves or do uncertainties stymie innovation? Hear directly from those on the frontline pushing to succeed.