Maya Takahashi is Senior Assistant to the Rector of UNU.
At UNU, Maya plays a vital role in supporting the Rector, managing the daily schedule, overseeing various missions and handling administrative tasks within the Office of the Rector, in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff.
Before joining UNU, Maya was a Senior Manager at CDP, a UK-based global non-profit organization that operates the world’s leading environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. She also worked in government and with the International Olympic Committee, often serving as a liaison officer for embassies and foreign delegations. Earlier in her career, she held senior positions in luxury hospitality across four continents, covering front office operations, restaurants and diplomatic sales, where she developed a passion for travel and became a wine connoisseur.
Born in Switzerland and raised in Japan, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, Maya brings a multicultural perspective to her work and speaks several languages conversationally. A Rosean (alumna of Le Rosey), Maya earned her bachelor’s degree in International Hospitality Management in Lausanne, Switzerland.