Ines K. Cha
Country Manager, Content Applications & Partner Engagement (CAPE), Japan @ Amazon
About
As Country Manager for Content Applications & Partner Engagement (CAPE), Japan at Amazon, responsibilities include leading high-performing business development, marketing, and operations teams to foster and strategic partnerships with third-party developers and content providers across gaming, apps, and video content for Amazon devices. The role emphasizes driving innovation, tailoring product features for the Japanese market, and building localized strategies that deliver value to partners and customers. With 20 years of a leadership experience across global tech and entertainment companies, contributions include building/scaling creator ecosystems, develop product partnerships, and executing localized strategies for global tech companies. Known for fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, empowering talent, and delivering market-specific solutions that connect audiences to transformative content experiences. Proficient in Japanese, Korean, and English, with a passion for building impactful partnerships.
Japan
Tokyo
Online Media
Executive Management, Interpersonal Skills, Japanese, Executive Leadership, Communication, International Business, Strategic Planning, Project Management, MBA, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Business Planning, New Business Development, Training, Public Relations, Negotiation, Coaching, Business Development
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Country Manager, Content Applications & Partner Engagement (CAPE), Japan
Japan
The Content & App Partner Engagement (CAPE) team manages the global portfolio of third party (3P) app and game developers worldwide that distribute content on Amazon branded and 3P devices with screens (Fire TV, Fire Tablets, Mobile Devices via Amazon Appstore) and my key responsibilities include: - Lead and develop high performing partnerships team, marketing team and operations team that oversee/support a portfolio of key partners and develop/negotiate/strengthen partnerships - Work closely with engineering/product teams to identify, evaluate and launch new features within the JP marketplace in the way that is locally-tailored to meet Japan’s specific needs - Drive innovation, maintain high bars on everything the company does as a leader and deliver the best-in-class content and experiences to our partners across multiple Amazon devices through 3rd party partnerships and developer support.
Head of Creator Ecosystem & TV partnerships, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
- Develop/execute country strategies to grow the healthy and robust creator ecosystem by overseeing and aligning four key verticals (Top creators, Gaming, Pubic Figures, Talent agencies) - Develop/execute country strategies to strengthen TV partnerships and accelerate the growth of TV content on YouTube - Develop and maintain strong direct relationships with key partners in above verticals through joint business plans, tentpole projects, strategic deals and product launches - Lead a strong team of experts working on various key verticals to execute against our mandates and tailor go-to-market strategies that are tailored made for Japan - Work closely with xfn teams and product team to design and launch products tailored for Japan
Head of Creator Ecosystem, YouTube, Japan
Japan
- Develop/execute country strategies to grow the healthy and robust creator ecosystem by overseeing and aligning four key verticals (Top creators, Gaming, Pubic Figures, Talent agencies) - Develop and maintain strong direct relationships with key partners in above verticals through joint business plans, tentpole projects, strategic deals and product launches - Lead a strong team of experts working on various key verticals to execute against our mandates and tailor go-to-market strategies that are tailored made for Japan - Work closely with xfn teams and product team to design and launch products tailored for Japan
Head of Top Creators, Public Figures and Gaming Partnerships at YouTube, APAC
Within 23 wards, Tokyo, Japan
- Develop/execute regional strategies to grow the healthy and robust creator ecosystem by overseeing and aligning four key verticals (Top creators, Gaming, Pubic Figures, Talent agencies) - Develop and maintain strong direct relationships with key partners in above verticals through joint business plans, tentpole projects, strategic deals and product launches - Directly manage a regional team working on various key verticals as well as dotted-lines across the region to execute against our mandates and tailor go-to-market strategies per market - Work closely with xfn teams and product team to design and launch products tailored for APAC
Head of Gaming Content & Partnerships, YouTube, APAC
Within 23 wards, Tokyo, Japan
- Develop and execute regional strategies to grow the gaming content in APAC. - Develop and maintain strong direct relationships with top game publishers/developers as well as top YouTube creators. - Provide direct ongoing support to partners and liaise internally with other teams to secure specialized support as needed. - Produce analyses and recommendations to optimize performance as part of regular review cycle with managed partners. - Communicate key partner metrics and develop account plans for presentation to YouTube management. - Develop, plan and implement projects and initiatives to enhance overall gaming creator experience and results.
Head of Partner Training & Education, YouTube, APAC
Tokyo, Japan
- Lead coordination of regional training programs including communications to participants and instructors, coaching subject matter experts in facilitating live sessions, and contributing to a maintenance strategy for existing and new modules as well as leading one of our major global projects such as liaisons with film schools, franchise of training materials or development of a scalable eLearning platform. - Conduct parts of the training program via instructor-led programs or as part of a scalable e-delivery platform as well as train the trainer programs and define an evaluation and development plan for adjunct training faculty. - Scale the program through formal and informal localization efforts and measure impact through reporting on certification and self-serve program results; employ innovative instructional design techniques for both ILT and blended web-based training approaches. - Continue to drive the next level of the program by conducting job-task analysis across various parts of the YouTube business organization to help define the key skills, behaviors and knowledge required for scalable success on YouTube. - Develop learning objectives based on interviews and facilitated sessions with key stakeholders from across YouTube and selected partner organizations.
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Tokyo, Japan
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