Management
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Managing Director
Matt Dening
Position: Managing Director
Originally from: Canberra, Australia
In Japan since: 2002
At HTM since: 2002
Favourite Niseko Activities:Food, snow, cycling and sailing.
Qualifications:Australian National University BA
Wollongong University: LLB Hons,
NSW Supreme Court: Legal PractitionerBio:Matt started and grew a legal firm in Canberra before following his passion for the snow and mountain life after 10 years of legal practice. Starting in New Zealand, Matt then moved to Niseko in 2002 as a founding partner in Hokkaido Tracks – the original development and holiday company established in Niseko targeting the international market.
Matt has over 10 years expertise in managing properties and holidays in Niseko as the holiday and management business of Hokkaido Tracks transformed into Hokkaido Tracks Management and Hokkaido Tourism Management in 2013. Still excited to call Niseko home with his wife, Satsuki and children.
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Director & Group General Manager
Chris Pickering
Position: Director & Group General Manager
Originally from: York, UK
In Japan since: 2004
At HTM since: 2013
Favourite Niseko Activities:Trail running, camping and sliding down the slopes.
Qualifications:Oxford University: BA Hons, MA Physiological Sciences
ACA Chartered Accountant (UK)
Director of Niseko Promotion Board
Director of Kutchan Tourism Association
Native English, Fluent in Japanese (JLPT Level 2)Bio:Chris moved to Japan in 2004 and worked in education and accountancy, most recently with Deloitte Tohmatsu in Tokyo. He moved to Niseko and joined HTM in 2013 and is responsible for strategy, oversight of the day-to-day operations of the company and its customer-facing brands as well as community relations.
Chris lives in Niseko with his wife, Rie, and two children.
Operations
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Group Operations Manager
Greg Turner
Position: Group Operations Manager
Originally from: NSW, Australia
In Japan since: 2006
At HTM since: 2012
Favourite Niseko Activities:Golf, snowboarding, hiking, cycling.
Qualifications:Newcastle University: BA Arts (Japanese), Grad Cert Applied Linguistics
JLPT Level 1
Bus/Taxi Sub-Fleet Manager Certification
DiSC Certified Trainer
Onsen SommelierBio:Greg moved permanently to Japan in 2006 after spending several years here studying abroad. He moved to Niseko and joined HTM in 2012 and is responsible for the management of all Niseko Central, Ki Niseko, GoSnow and SkyExpress Guest operations and activities. Greg lives in Niseko with his wife and two children.
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Ki Niseko Hotel Manager
Michiko Tamoto
Position: Ki Niseko Hotel Manager
Originally from: Sapporo, Japan
At HTM since: 2014
Favourite Niseko Activities:Eating, onsen, and skiing.
Qualifications:Bachelor of Science: Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bio:Michiko has been working in the hotel industry since she graduated from university. In 2014, she moved to Niseko and overlooks the daily rooms operations of Ki Niseko. She came back to Hokkaido after being away for 21 years and enjoying her life in Niseko!
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Gondola Snowsports Director
Tareesa Straatmans
Position: Gondola Snowsports Director
Originally from: Jindabyne, Australia
In Japan since: 2012
At HTM since: 2014
Favourite Niseko Activities:Back country tours, snowboarding, skiing and onsens!
Qualifications:Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors (APSI) Snowboard Level 4
APSI Alpine Level 1
APSI Trainer/Examiner Level 4
Adv Dip Business Marketing
Dip Business Management
NZMSC Avalanche Operations Stage 1Bio:Tareesa has worked in the snowsports industry for over 26 seasons at a number of resorts around the globe including in Australia, America, Canada and Japan. She has been a Trainer/Examiner with the APSI since 2006 and holds a position on the Snowboard Technical Committee in Australia.
Tareesa is responsible for the management and operation of Gondola Snowsports - the official international school of Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort. Tareesa lives in Niseko year round.
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Niseko Central Hotel Manager
Renaud Tsorba
Position: Niseko Central Hotel Manager
Originally from: France
At HTM since: 2016
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Skye Niseko Hotel Manager
Masahiro Yokoi
Position: Skye Niseko Hotel Manager
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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Sky Express & Sprint Taxi Operations Manager
Kyosuke Noto
Position: Sky Express & Sprint Taxi Operations Manager
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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Food and Beverage Manager
Richard Robbins
Position: Food and Beverage Manager
Originally from: United States
At HTM since: 2018
Marketing and Sales
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Marketing Manager
Sofie Lahtinen
Position: Marketing Manager
Originally from: Australia
At HTM since: 2016
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Domestic Marketing and Experience Niseko Editor
Yuko Miyake
Position: Domestic Marketing and Experience Niseko Editor
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2016
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International Marketing & Events
Sirada Tranghiranyatorn
Position: International Marketing & Events
Originally from: Thailand
At HTM since: 2015
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Domestic Sales Manager
Chie Tanaka
Position: Domestic Sales Manager
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2015
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Photographer/Videographer
Nolan Isozaki
Position: Photographer/Videographer
Originally from: United States
At HTM since: 2018
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International Marketing Assistant
Victoria Yap
Position: International Marketing Assistant
Originally from: UK
At HTM since: 2018
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Designer and Production Manager
Takaomi Kobayashi
Position: Designer and Production Manager
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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International Marketing Coordinator
Evan Johnson
Position: International Marketing Coordinator
Originally from: Australia
At HTM since: 2018
Owners Team
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Owner Liaison
Belinda Whitby
Position: Owner Liaison
Originally from: Australia
In Japan since: 2003
At HTM since: 2014
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Owner Liaison Manager
Sanae Terao
Position: Owner Liaison Manager
At HTM since: 2014
Property and Maintenance
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Property and Projects Manager
Yoshiaki Ishikawa
Position: Property and Projects Manager
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2014
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Building Administrator
Ryosuke Kumaki
Position: Building Administrator
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2007
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Building Operations
Minori Ninomiya
Position: Building Operations
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2015
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Building Operations
Emako Kuriyama
Position: Building Operations
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2017
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Maintenance Manager
Tatsumi Kono
Position: Maintenance Manager
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2005
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Maintenance
Shinji Takahagi
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2008
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Maintenance
Osamu Miyauchi
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2014
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Maintenance
Junji Sado
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2014
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Maintenance
Masashi Nagaya
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2015
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Maintenance
Masaru Jinnohara
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2015
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Maintenance
Hisao Harayama
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2016
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Maintenance
Yuki Tsutsui
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2016
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Maintenance
Masato Sato
Position: Maintenance
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Maintenance
Satoshi Itakura
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2016
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Maintenance
Kazuya Kita
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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Maintenance
Masayuki Kinoshita
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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Maintenance
Shinji Takahagi
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2008
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Maintenance
Yoichiro Kato
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2017
IT
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Systems Manager
Ben Metcalf
Position: Systems Manager
Originally from: Australia
At HTM since: 2008
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IT Manager
Aito Nakajima
Position: IT Manager
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2014
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Development Manager
Guillermo Andres Pincay Astudillo
Position: Development Manager
Originally from: Ecuador
At HTM since: 2018
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Booking Systems Officer
Tarran Nicoll
Position: Booking Systems Officer
Originally from: Australia
At HTM since: 2017
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IT Support
Ryoko Saitoh
Position: IT Support
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2017
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IT Developer
Yun Liu Mok
Position: IT Developer
Originally from: Malaysia
At HTM since: 2017
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IT Developer
Kennedy Nwaorgu
Position: IT Developer
Originally from: Nigeria
At HTM since: 2018
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IT Developer
Eduardo Porto
Position: IT Developer
Originally from: Brazil
At HTM since: 2018
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IT Developer
Yan Sau Khim
Position: IT Developer
Originally from: Malaysia
In Japan since: 2017
At HTM since: 2017
Reservations and Revenue
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International Reservations Supervisor
William Clarke
Position: International Reservations Supervisor
Originally from: Australia
At HTM since: 2016
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International Reservations Consultant
Sakura Mylan-Suzuki
Position: International Reservations Consultant
Originally from: UK
At HTM since: 2016
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Domestic Reservations Consultant
Emiko Makabe
Position: Domestic Reservations Consultant
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2017
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International Reservations Consultant
Weisheng Hoon
Position: International Reservations Consultant
Originally from: Singapore
At HTM since: 2018
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Domestic Reservations Consultant
Yuki Nishiyama
Position: Domestic Reservations Consultant
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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International Reservations Consultant
Conor William Acutt
Position: International Reservations Consultant
Originally from: Australia
At HTM since: 2018
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International Reservations Consultant
Ned Pidgeon
Position: International Reservations Consultant
Originally from: Australia
At HTM since: 2018
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International Reservations Consultant
Nick Hill
Position: International Reservations Consultant
Originally from: United States
At HTM since: 2018
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International Reservations Consultant
Tomaž Zaviršek
Position: International Reservations Consultant
Originally from: Slovenia
At HTM since: 2018
Finance, Administration & HR
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Finance Manager
Toshihiro Kikuchi
Position: Finance Manager
Originally from: Shinshinotsu, Japan
At HTM since: 2014
Favourite Niseko Activities:Snowboarding, hiking, driving
Qualifications:BA Arts (English), Sapporo University
Bio:Toshihiro worked at an outdoor shop in Sapporo for 7 years, including 2 years as the store manager. He moved to Niseko and joined HTM in 2014.
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Finance Assistant
Akiko Yamamoto
Position: Finance Assistant
Originally from: Osaka, Japan
At HTM since: 2013
Favourite Niseko Activities:Hiking, skiing and snowboarding
Bio:Since moving to Kutchan in 2002, Akiko has worked in several areas including the apparel industry and ski school. Akiko enjoys living in Kutchan with her family.
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Finance Officer
Tatsuya Hama
Position: Finance Officer
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2016
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Finance Officer
Sachiyo Kudo
Position: Finance Officer
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2016
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CMS Accounts
Tsutomu Nakazawa
Position: CMS Accounts
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2017
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Training Coordinator
Ayako Kondo
Position: Training Coordinator
Originally from: Osaka, Japan
At HTM since: 2015
Favourite Niseko Activities:Driving, canoeing, Wakasagi fishing on the iced lake or river.
Qualifications:Real Estate License（TAKKEN)
Condominium Management License
Cambridge English PET(CEFR B1)
Bookkeeping 1st class of Nissho
Japanese Formal Business Writing LicenceBio:Ayako came to Niseko with the intention of staying just a few days but ended up settling down. She especially loves Niseko's four seasons - the spring thaw and fresh greens, the cool summer with its potatoes, flowers and summer vegetables, the run into fall, filled with new potato crops and fresh salmon, and finally, the heavy winter snowfalls, huge icicles and lily roots. Ayako has a fascination with nature and loves Niseko's food and wine.
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Payroll Manager
Kazuyuki Takemoto
Position: Payroll Manager
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2008
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Payroll Officer
Yumiko Sumitomo
Position: Payroll Officer
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2016
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Admin & Payroll Officer
Makiko Ueda
Position: Admin & Payroll Officer
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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Human Resources Manager
Elliot Lawes
Position: Human Resources Manager
Originally from: UK
At HTM since: 2011
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Staff Accommodation Supervisor
Monika Syroka
Position: Staff Accommodation Supervisor
Originally from: Poland
At HTM since: 2016
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Staff Accommodation Support
Annabelle Kent
Position: Staff Accommodation Support
Originally from: Australia
At HTM since: 2018
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HR Administrator
Yurika Nicoll
Position: HR Administrator
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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Maintenance
Haruo Takahashi
Position: Maintenance
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2008
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Midtown Office Receptionist
Yuko Wakayama
Position: Midtown Office Receptionist
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
Graduate
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Graduate Position
Camille Priebe
Position: Graduate Position
Originally from: United States
At HTM since: 2017
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Graduate Position
Cuong (Chuck) Manh Nguyen
Position: Graduate Position
Originally from: Vietnam
At HTM since: 2018
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Graduate Position
Kaito Sato
Position: Graduate Position
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
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Graduate Position
Shuya Araya
Position: Graduate Position
Originally from: Japan
At HTM since: 2018
| Team – 2018/19 | Permanent Staff | Seasonal Staff |
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| Executive | 3 | |
| Sales, Marketing & Reservations | 17 | |
| Finance, HR, Admin & IT | 24 | 9 |
| Property & Owners | 20 | 5 |
| GoSnow | 3 | 297 |
| Niseko Central | 8 | 22 |
| Ki Niseko | 28 | 44 |
| SkyExpress & Sprint Taxi | 17 | 37 |
| Skye Niseko | 35 | 79 |
| Food & Beverage | 12 | 59 |