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At AALTO INTERNATIONAL, we are driven by a fundamental question: How can technology reshape our world for the better?
We firmly believe in the transformative power of innovation, but we also recognize that even the most groundbreaking technologies need a bridge to society.
This is where we come in.
As your strategic partners, we are more than just an agency – we are visionaries who view innovations through a global lens, uncovering their full potential.
How can this technology contribute meaningfully to society?
How can we effectively communicate its value?
Our goal extends beyond merely spreading the word; we aim to create an impact for sustainable society.
This is why AALTO works tirelessly across continents, forging vital connections between technology and society we live.
Mariko Fukui
Founder, CEO AALTO INTERNATIONAL &Co.
Mariko Fukui 福井 麻里子
Founder and CEO AALTO INTERNATIONAL &Co.
Mariko Fukui was born in Hyogo and raised in Osaka, Japan. At the age of six, her family's home was destroyed in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. This experience led her to question her purpose: "As a survivor, what value can I create for the world?" This early reflection has strongly shaped her passion and dedication to her work, driving her commitment to creating value and positive impact through technology and communication.
She graduated from Doshisha University with a degree in Sociology and later completed her master's in Global Studies. She further enhanced her expertise in branding and sustainability at emLyon Business School in France.
Her career in PR and communications began at the Hakuhodo Group company OZMA PR, followed by a role at the digital marketing firm. She then worked for launching and business development for a Japanese recruitment company's Singapore branch.
In 2013, she founded Aalto International in Singapore, later establishing the company's headquarters in Kyoto in 2014, then branch office in Europe in 2016. Her work focuses on global branding and communication strategies in mobility, electronics and energy industry.
Recognizing the shortage of global talents and entrepreneurship in Japan, she lectures at universities and business schools on topics such as entrepreneurship and international business development.
From her base in Kyoto, she continues to foster global collaboration from not only business but also academic perspectives. She is working on research at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (GSAIS), focusing on renewable energy industries and regional revitalization.
Currently, she holds multiple roles:
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Founder and CEO of Aalto International &Co.
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Japan business representative for Mynewsdesk
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CEO of Trevista Inc.
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External International PR Advisor for various organizations and companies
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Board member for Matsuyama Sakanoue Japanese Language School, which operates an international Kodomo Shokudo.国際子ども食堂
Certificate
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Certified KINZAI Sustainability Officer
Basic-Level Advisor for Decarbonization（Approved certification by MOEJapan)
About the Founder
Philosophy
What future can we create
with the technology?
Founded in 2014 in Kyoto, AALTO INTERNATIONAL is a global strategic communication partner for technology companies, industry organizations, and economic development organizations seeking worldwide expansion and sustainable impact.
The name "Aalto," meaning "waves" in Finnish, reflects our mission to create waves of impact across continents.
Our Mission
We bridge technology and society by enabling our clients to build strong global presences and foster international collaborations. We translate complex innovations into compelling narratives that resonate across borders.
Our Expertise
With a decade of experience in communication, we specialize in:
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Building global brands
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Developing new markets
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Generating international impact
Our Global Team
Headquartered in Kyoto, we operate with a worldwide network of experts, allowing us to build tailored, project-based teams that combine local insights with global perspective.
Our Focus
We serve technology companies and public sector organizations focused on economic development, offering services in branding, communication strategy, media relations, digital marketing, content creation, and market entry support.
