Japan
Kao Corporation, founded in 1887, is a global leader in the fields of hygiene, beauty, and health with more than 33,000 employees. The company's mission is to enrich lives globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world. In the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Kao focuses on its Beauty Care business, offering premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon, and Cosmetics.
The Beauty Care Business Sector represents renowned skin and hair care brands such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda, known worldwide for their innovation and quality. The Salon Business Sector is committed to empowering stylists globally with industry-leading brands like Goldwell, KMS, and Oribe. Meanwhile, the Cosmetics Business Sector features the London-based boutique brand Molton Brown, offering luxury beauty products found in exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores, five-star hotels, and travel retail locations worldwide.
Kao Corporation emphasizes a culture of creating high-quality products and fostering a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. The company values its employees as core assets and offers opportunities for individuals to contribute to making life beautiful.
Kao Corporation operates in the Consumer Goods, Health Care, Manufacturing, Retail, and Wellness Beauty industries, continuously striving to deliver value to people's lives across the globe.
