Ms. Nakanishi joined Renesas Electronics Corporation in January 2025 and was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, she is responsible for strengthening the company’s Human Resources and General Affairs capabilities and systems. She is committed to fostering an innovative and inclusive culture that promotes a high-performance and engaging environment to attract, retain and develop our talent.
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Before joining Renesas, she was Vice President, Global Business Partnering and Talent Management in the People Organization at Micron Technology, Inc., appointed in May 2024. As leader of this highly impactful group, she was dedicated to enabling business success and preparing talent for the evolving demands and the rapid growth of the memory industry. She was responsible for leading Micron’s talent management strategy and preparing its global workforce for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
With a tenure at Micron beginning in 1999, Ms. Nakanishi progressively grew in her career through various roles within the People Organization. In her previous role as Vice President of Global Business Partnering and People Services, she transformed the team into a highly effective organization aligned to business strategy and priorities. Her global experience includes a pivotal assignment in Japan where she led the integration of Elpida/Rexchip into Micron as the head of HR in Japan. Following the successful integration, she partnered with the Executive Vice President of Global Operations in leading talent strategies, while building and leading the business partnering organization for the Asia region.
Ms. Nakanishi is passionate about mentoring leaders and inspiring young professionals to pursue global career paths and develop the skills and mindset to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.
Ms. Nakanishi is a University of Oregon graduate with a degree in political science and economics.
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